Factors Influencing Antibiotic Prescribing and Antibiotic Resistance Awareness Among Primary Care Physicians in Poland.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health problem in Europe. Most antibiotics are sold only by prescription in Poland, and it is mainly up to physicians to decide whether to start antibiotic treatment. Therefore, we analyzed the factors influencing the prescribing of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections by primary care physicians in Poland, attitudes toward antibiotic resistance, and knowledge of the principles of antibiotic use. Methods: We conducted a CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview) survey, carried out using a proprietary survey distributed online. Results: A total of 528 doctors participated in the study. The result of the physical examination and additional tests, as well as the recommendations of scientific societies are the

SUBMITTER: Swider K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11852036 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature