Knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotics prescribing among medical officers of public health care facilities in the state of Kedah, Malaysia.

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Antibiotic resistance is a rising problem in Malaysia. For instance, high antibiotic prescribing rate for upper respiratory tract infection and inappropriate choice of antibiotic is a significant healthcare concern in Malaysia. Our main objective was to study knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotic prescribing among medical officers in Kedah, Malaysia.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Med. J. Malaysia

Title: The Medical journal of Malaysia

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ISSN: 0300-5283

ISSN (Print): 0300-5283

Publication date (Electronic): Oct 2015

Volume: 70

Issue: 5

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[1 ] Clinical Research Centre Kedah, Km 6, Jalan Langgar, Alor Setar, Kedah 05460, Malaysia. Alextanwl@Yahoo.Com.

[2 ] Clinical Research Centre Kedah, Km 6, Jalan Langgar, Alor Setar, Kedah 05460, Malaysia.

[3 ] Kubang Pasu District Health Office, Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia.

[4 ] Kuala Muda District Health Office, Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia.

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PubMed ID: 26556121

SO-VID: 4b2e4c95-44e0-43f0-889e-8e3fc783084c

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