Perceptions of medical students towards antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections in Saudi Arabia

Steve Harakeh, Musab Almatrafi, Haifa Ungapen, Rotana Hammad, Feras Olayan, Reema Hakim, Mohammed Ayoub, Noura Bakhsh, Saad B. Almasaudi, Elie K. Barbour,

BMJ Open Respiratory Research · 2015 · 50 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

The depth of knowledge that healthcare professionals have in relation to the proper use of antibiotics is essential in spreading the right message within communities. This is the first large study among medical students in Saudi Arabia, shedding important light on areas for improvement in the medical curriculum as well as antibiotic practices of medical students themselves.

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