Perceptions and practices on substandard and falsified medicines in humans and animals in Wakiso district, Uganda: A qualitative study
Several drivers of SFMs in the community were established related to individuals, sources of medicine, and regulatory frameworks. Increased awareness on SFMs, improved traceability of purchases and reporting, and better enforcement of regulations are needed to reduce the use and risks associated with SFMs to protect public health.
Authors
- Michael Obeng Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9248-8693)
- Herbert Bush Aguma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5919-1484)
- Claire Brandish (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4180-3231)
- Filimin Niyongabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5630-6936)
- Jody Winter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3582-7596)
- Kate Russell-Hobbs
- Elma Rejoice Banyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8836-0402)
- Grace Biyinzika Lubega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0657-7903)
- Carol Esther Nabbanja
- David Musoke
- Linda Gibson
- Natasha Hamilton
Institutions
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
- Nottingham Trent University (GB)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339569
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00