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Research on patient compliance in developing countries
(1994)Patient compliance with health care provider advice is a subject of particular importance in developing countries, one that has not been sufficiently studied. This article begins by explaining why this type of research is ... -
Prescribing habits of Peruvian physicians and factors influencing them
(1995)A survey conducted between September 1991 and August 1992 approached 800 physicians in two marginal areas of the cities of Lima and Chimbote, Peru. Among other things, the survey sought data about information sources ... -
Attitudes of Bolivian pharmacists in dealing with diarrhea cases
(1995)To help learn about recomendations made by Bolivian pharmacists dealing with diarrhea cases, 498 pharmacies in three Bolivian cities (Cochabamca, El Alto, and La Paz) were visited by female interviewer who indicated they ... -
Prescription of antibiotics for mild acute respiratory infections in children
(1996)Acute respiratory infections (ARI), the leading class of ailments causing people to seek health care, rarely require antibiotics. Nevertheless, many phisycians prescribe them needlessly. Hence, reducing the unnecessary use ...
