Using the Q-method to explore pregnant and breastfeeding women’s perceptions of antibiotic use in Mahajanga, Northwest Madagascar
Pregnant and breastfeeding women surveyed in Northwest Madagascar believe that the best approach to antibiotic use is to follow the recommendations of health care professionals. However, some rely on advice from others, whether medical or nonmedical. To improve adherence to antibiotic treatments based solely on medical prescriptions and ensure their proper use in Madagascar, the communication between health care providers and patients must be strengthened.
Authors
- Daouda Kassié (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6340-9610)
- Laurent Kapesa
- Aina Harimanana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6690-2945)
- Sitraka Rakotosamimanana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1028-0427)
- Voahirana Ravololomihanta
- Chiarella Mattern
- Timothée Razafindrabesa
Institutions
- University of Antananarivo (MG)
- United States Agency for International Development (US)
- Institut Pasteur de Madagascar (MG)
- Ministère de la Santé (LU)
- Centre National de la Recherche Appliquée au Developpement Rural (MG)
- Ministère de la Santé Publique (NE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23140-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Q Methodology Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.11
Funders
- United States Agency for International Development