The vicious cycle of the public's irrational use of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections: A mixed methods systematic review

L Duan, C Liu, D Wang, R Lin, P Qian… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background The public's irrational use of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections
(URTIs) is prevalent worldwide. This study aims to synthesize evidence on how people use …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge, Attitudes, Motivations, Expectations, and Systemic Factors Regarding Antimicrobial Use Amongst Community Members Seeking Care at the …

N Ramdas, JC Meyer, N Schellack, B Godman… - …, 2025 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health challenge,
particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Understanding the knowledge …

Patients' experiences, expectations, motivations, and perspectives around urinary tract infection care in general practice: a qualitative interview study

S Cox, M Vleeming, W Giorgi, GJ Dinant, J Cals… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
While there are many alternatives to antibiotics for the symptomatic treatment of urinary tract
infections (UTIs), their application in practice is limited. Among other things, general …

[HTML][HTML] Clinician and patient factors influencing treatment decisions: ethnographic study of antibiotic prescribing and operative procedures in out-of-hours and …

W Thompson, R McEachan, S Pavitt, G Douglas… - Antibiotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Operative treatment is indicated for most toothache/dental abscesses, yet antibiotics instead
of procedures are often prescribed. This ethnographic study aimed to identify clinician and …

Antibiotic prescribing and doctor-patient communication during consultations for respiratory tract infections: A video observation study in out-of-hours primary care

A Colliers, K Bombeke, H Philips, R Remmen… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Objective: Communication skills can reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, which could
help to tackle antibiotic resistance. General practitioners often overestimate patient …

Autonomy, power dynamics and antibiotic use in primary healthcare: a qualitative study

L Medina-Perucha, A Garcia-Sangenis, A Moragas… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Antibiotic resistance is a global health concern. Although numerous strategies have tried to
reduce inadequate antibiotic prescribing, antibiotics are still prescribed in 60% of acute …

“Apparently, you can only be treated once”: A qualitative study exploring perceptions of hepatitis C and access to treatment among people who inject drugs visiting a …

G Fontaine, J Presseau, J Bruneau, AM Patey… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Access to hepatitis C care within harm reduction community organizations for
people who inject drugs is crucial for achieving hepatitis C elimination. However, there is a …

Understanding patient demand for and use of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infection: A qualitative application of the Necessity-Concerns Framework in Saudi …

N Almeshal, H Foot, AL Clarke, AHY Chan… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a priority for public health.
Inappropriate patient demand is an important driver of unnecessary antibiotic use. To …

What are the general public's expectations about the likely duration of common acute infections? A cross-sectional survey of Australian residents

KP Boaitey, M Bakhit, M Jones, T Hoffmann - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To explore the general public's expectations about the likely duration of acute
infections that are commonly managed in primary care and if care is sought for these …

Physicians', pharmacists', and nurses' education of patients about antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in primary care settings: a qualitative systematic literature …

LB Balea, RJA Gulestø, H Xu, S Glasdam - Frontiers in Antibiotics, 2025 - frontiersin.org
Background Patients' adherence to antibiotic treatment and related prevention of AMR is
significant. Understanding healthcare professionals' strategies for advising and educating …