Predicting over-the-counter antibiotic use in rural Pune, India, using machine learning methods.

Journal: Epidemiology and health
PMID: 38637971

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotic use can cause antibiotic resistance, threatening global public health gains. To counter OTC use, this study used machine learning (ML) methods to identify predictors of OTC antibiotic use in rural Pune, India.

Authors

  • Pravin Arun Sawant
    Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.
  • Sakshi Shantanu Hiralkar
    Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.
  • Yogita Purushottam Hulsurkar
    Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.
  • Mugdha Sharad Phutane
    Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.
  • Uma Satish Mahajan
    Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.
  • Abhay Machindra Kudale
    Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.

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