Cross-sectional study finds high self-medication in 384 patients with upper respiratory tract infections, suggesting need for better antimicrobial stewardship.
Key Points
Nearly half of patients reported inappropriate antibiotic use, primarily through self-medication.
Among 384 patients, 89% received antibiotics from the WHO Watch group despite 9.6% necessitating antibiotics.
Study utilized logistic regression to identify predictors such as older age and symptoms linked to antibiotic use.
Findings highlight the urgent need for regulatory policies to improve antibiotic prescribing practices.
Cite This Study
AbdulRehman Masood Khan (2025) studied this question.