IAI CONFERENCE: Self-medication and self-treatment with short-term antibiotics in Asian countries: A literature review

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2021.212.152162

Keywords:

Antibiotics, Self-medication, Self-treatment

Abstract

Introduction: The general public plays a role in the increase and spread of antimicrobial resistance by seeking self-medication with antibiotics. 

Aim: The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the prevalence of self-medication with short-term antibiotics in Asian countries. 

Method: A literature search was performed on Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct databases in 2013-2020.   

Results: A total of 36 articles were included for full review and data extraction. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics in the articles reviewed was 50.8%. The main source of antibiotics without a prescription is from community pharmacies. The practice of self-medication with antibiotics is influenced by multifactor. 

Conclusion: Self-medication with antibiotics is a very common practice in Asian countries, contributing to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance which is no longer a threat but a terrible reality. This review provides an overview of the need for solutions to reduce self-medication with antibiotics behaviour in the community.

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28-07-2021

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IAI CONFERENCE: Self-medication and self-treatment with short-term antibiotics in Asian countries: A literature review. (2021). Pharmacy Education, 21(2), p. 152–162. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2021.212.152162

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