Volume 11 (2022)
Volume 10 (2021)
Volume 9 (2020)
Volume 8 (2019)
Volume 7 (2018)
Volume 6 (2017)
Volume 5 (2016)
Volume 4 (2015)
Volume 3 (2014)
Volume 2 (2013)
Volume 1 (2012)
Author = Brian Godman
Number of Articles: 9
Patients' knowledge and practice on disposal of medicines kept in households in South Africa: Findings and implications
Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 13-18
Abstract
The disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medicines is a concern. Currently, there is little knowledge regarding their disposal among patients in South Africa. Consequently, ... Read More
Health-Care professionals' knowledge and practice regarding disposal of medicines in primary health-care facilities in South Africa: Impact and implications
Volume 10, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 185-190
Abstract
Objective: Professional nurses, pharmacists, and medical practitioners are responsible for disposing of medicines within health-care facilities. South African regulations stipulate ... Read More
Changes in availability, utilization, and prices of medicines and protection equipment for COVID-19 in an Urban population of Northern Nigeria
Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 17-22
Abstract
Measures are ongoing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and treat it with medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE). However, there has been considerable controversy surrounding ... Read More
Medicines availability among hypertensive patients in primary health care facilities in a rural province in South Africa: Findings and implications
Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 181-185
Abstract
Controlling blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients is a challenge, with the lack of antihypertensive medicines negatively impacting on BP control. Consequently, we assessed ... Read More
Empowering hypertensive patients in south africa to improve their disease management: A pharmacist-led intervention
Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 208-213
Abstract
Uncontrolled hypertension negatively impacts on mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a pharmacist-led patient counseling and education model to empower hypertensive ... Read More
Prevalence of self-medication for acute respiratory infections in young children in namibia: Findings and implications
Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 220-224
Abstract
Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-fives. However, self-medication and “self-care” care practices remain ... Read More
Antibiotic prescribing patterns at a leading referral hospital in Kenya: A point prevalence survey
Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 149-154
Abstract
Antibiotics are essential with inappropriate use leading to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Currently, little is known about antibiotic use among hospitals in Kenya, which is ... Read More
Dispensing of antimicrobials in Kenya: A cross-sectional pilot study and its implications
Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 77-82
Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent of self-medication of antibiotics and dispensing practices in Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out ... Read More
Initiatives to reduce nonprescription sales and dispensing of antibiotics: Findings and implications
Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 120-125