ArticlePloS one2021
Factors determining antibiotic use in the general population: A qualitative study in Spain.
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- Factors influencing inappropriate antibiotic prescription in respiratory tract infections in general practice.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Public Health Crisis.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Factors Influencing Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics in Infants under 3 Years of Age in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study of the Paediatricians' Perceptions.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Magnitude and determinants of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in dentistry: a nation-wide study.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2023Article
- Knowledge, Perceptions, and Perspectives of Medical Students Regarding the Use of Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance: A Qualitative Research in Galicia, Spain.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Regarding Antibiotic Prescription by Medical Interns: A Qualitative Study in Spain.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Experiences of antibiotic use among Brazilian healthcare users: An exploratory study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2023Article
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) on Antibiotic Use and Disposal Ways in Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2023Article
- Socio-cultural determinants of antibiotic resistance: a qualitative study of Greeks' attitudes, perceptions and values.BMC public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAntibiotic resistance is an important Public Health problem and many studies link it to antibiotic misuse. The population plays a key role in such misuse.
objectiveThe aim of this study was thus to explore the factors that might influence antibiotic use and resistance in the general population.
methodsQualitative research using the focus group (FG) method. Groups were formed by reference to the following criteria: age (over and under 65 years); place of origin; and educational/professional qualifications. FG sessions were recorded, transcribed and then separately analysed by two researchers working independently. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants.
resultsEleven FGs were formed with a total of 75 participants. The principal factors identified as possible determinants of antibiotic misuse were: (i) lack of knowledge about antibiotics; (ii) doctor-patient relationship problems; (iii) problems of adherence; and, (iv) use without medical prescription. Antibiotic resistance is a phenomenon unknown to the population and is perceived as an individual problem, with the term "resistance" being confused with "tolerance". None of the groups reported that information about resistance had been disseminated by the health care sector.
conclusionsThe public is unaware of the important role it plays in the advance of antimicrobial resistance. There is evidence of diverse factors, many of them modifiable, which might account for antibiotic misuse. Better understanding these factors could be useful in drawing up specific strategies aimed at improving antibiotic use.
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