Implementing multi-component intervention to reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care of rural China: a qualitative process evaluation of the trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The overuse of antibiotics for respiratory tract infections in primary healthcare in rural China is a particular challenge and is highly related to antibiotic resistance. Our research team designed a multi-component intervention focusing predominantly on health practitioners to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in rural communities of China. The effects of the intervention were evaluated through a randomised controlled trial. This study was conducted alongside the trial to develop a contextualised understanding of the implementation of the intervention and related influencing factors.

Design

Qualitative process study nested in a randomised controlled trial, including observation and semi-structured interviews.

Setting

Primary healthcare in rural China.

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SUBMITTER: Zhang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815065 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature