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Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ethiopia
Dr. Ketema D is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Ambo University. Dr. Ketema D's research interests include Pharmacy, Medicine. Dr. Ketema D is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He/ She has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. Dr. Ketema D has authored many research articles/books related to Medicine.
Research Article
Antibiotics Prescription Practice for Inpatients Clients at St. Paul’s Hospital Mellinium Medical College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Ketema D*, Mekonnen A and Demissie DB
Background: Antibiotics are one of the most widely used groups of drugs. Irrational and uncontrolled use of these agents both in developing and developed countries has resulted in an evolution of resistant strains in addition to poor health outcome. The abusive use of antibiotics is a worldwide problem and worth investigation. The regional data from Ethiopia is contributing to worldwide understanding of the situation.
Objective: To assess prescription practice for inpatients clients at St Paul’s Hospital millennium Medical College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2018.
Methods: Data was collected prospectively from March 1-30/2018 G.C. through chart abstraction, observation and interview by following patients from admission to discharge, death or left against medical advice. Sample size was calculated using a single .. View More»