ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2016
Recent migrants' perspectives on antibiotic use and prescribing in primary care: a qualitative study.
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- Perspectives of Immigrants and Native Dutch on Antibiotic Use: A Qualitative Study.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Providing antibiotics to immigrants: a qualitative study of general practitioners' and pharmacists' experiences.BMC primary care · 2022Article
- The value, challenges and practical considerations of conducting qualitative research on antimicrobial stewardship in primary care.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2022Review
- Diagnostic testing: therapeutic mobilities, social fields, and medical encounters in the transnational healthcare practices of Polish migrants in the UK.Journal of migration and health · 2022Article
- Drivers of antibiotic use in Vietnam: implications for designing community interventions.BMJ global health · 2021Article
- Development and randomized controlled trial of an animated film aimed at reducing behaviours for acquiring antibiotics.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2021Article
- A qualitative study on the experiences of southern European immigrant parents navigating the Norwegian healthcare system.International journal for equity in health · 2021Article
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- Autonomy, power dynamics and antibiotic use in primary healthcare: A qualitative study.PloS one · 2020Article
- Healthcare bricolage in Europe's superdiverse neighbourhoods: a mixed methods study.BMC public health · 2019Article
- Perspective of asylum-seeking caregivers on the quality of care provided by a Swiss paediatric hospital: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2019Article
- Knowledge and use of antibiotics in six ethnic groups: the HELIUS study.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundCurrently there is great interest in antibiotic prescribing practices in the UK, but little is known about the experiences of the increasing numbers of recent migrants (those present in the UK for >1 year but <5 years) registered at GP practices. Qualitative research has suggested that reasons for not prescribing antibiotics may not be clearly communicated to migrants.
aimThis study aimed to explore the factors that shape migrants' experiences of and attitudes to antibiotics, and to suggest ways to improve effective communication around their use. DESIGN AND
settingA qualitative study on recent migrants' health beliefs, values, and experiences in a community setting in primary care.
methodTwenty-three recent migrants were interviewed in their preferred language by trained community researchers. The research team conducted a thematic analysis, focusing on health beliefs, engaging with health services, transnational medicine, and concepts of fairness. Experiences around antibiotics were a strong emerging theme.
resultsThree reasons were identified for antibiotics seeking: first, holding an 'infectious model' of illness implying that antibiotics are required quickly to avoid illness becoming worse or spreading to others; second, reasoning that other medications will be less effective for people 'used to' antibiotics'; and third, perceiving antibiotic prescription as a sign of being taken seriously. Some participants obtained antibiotics from their country of origin or migrant networks in the UK; others changed their mind and accepted alternatives.
conclusionPrimary care professionals should aim to understand migrants' perspectives to improve communication with patients. Further research is needed to identify different strategies needed to respond to the varying understandings of antibiotics held by migrants.
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