The phrase "and contributes to the misuse of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing factors or elements that lead to the improper or incorrect use of something.
Example: "The lack of proper training and contributes to the misuse of the software among employees."
Alternatives: "and leads to the improper use of" or "and results in the misapplication of".
Physicians' lack of knowledge and misperceptions also contribute to the misuse of antibiotics [ 12, 13].
Careless doctors, demanding patients, and greedy drug companies all contribute to the misuse of medication.
The high cost of medicines, incomplete treatment courses, and patient pressure on the physician for a prescription, contribute to the misuse of antibiotics.
Facebook a day earlier announced it had suspended about 200 apps while it investigates whether any of them contributed to the misuse of data.
According to the report, overuse and misuse of antibiotics in fish and livestock farming contributes to the spread of resistant pathogens and antibiotics to humans via waterways and the environment.
Tobacco-cessation product packaging and instruction materials may not be appropriate for some smokers and may contribute to the underuse and misuse of evidence-based treatments.
Most cases of WKS in developed countries relate to the misuse of alcohol, although WKS syndromes following gastrointestinal disorders and systemic diseases can also contribute.
While some argue that DTC advertising serves as an educational resource for patients,[ 1] others say that DTC advertising contributes to the medicalization of trivial ailments, and leads to overuse and misuse of pharmaceuticals[ 2].
He has a specialist interest in (and consults in) substance misuse at Derby City Primary Care Trust NHS, and contributed to a national review of substance abuse teaching in undergraduate curricula.
However, he said he was concerned about "the level of alcohol misuse in Northern Ireland and in particular how heavily-discounted alcohol prices contributes to the problem".
