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Assessment of self-medication in population buying antibiotics in pharmacies: a pilot study from Beirut and its suburbs

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  • Lina Cheaito
  • Sophie Azizi
  • Nadine Saleh
  • Pascale Salameh

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Self-medication with antibiotics is a relatively frequent problem in Beirut area. Interventions are required to reduce antibiotic misuse. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2014

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  • Lina Cheaito & Sophie Azizi & Nadine Saleh & Pascale Salameh, 2014. "Assessment of self-medication in population buying antibiotics in pharmacies: a pilot study from Beirut and its suburbs," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 59(2), pages 319-327, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:59:y:2014:i:2:p:319-327
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-013-0493-y
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