Determinants of antibiotic prescribing behaviors of primary care physicians in Hubei of China: a structural equation model based on the theory of planned behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over-prescription of antibiotics is prevalent all over the world, contributing to the development of antibiotic resistance. The importance of understanding how physicians prescribe antibiotics is increasingly highlighted for the purpose of promoting good practice. This study aimed to identify factors that shape the antibiotic prescribing behaviors of physicians in primary care based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB).

Methods

Data were collected from 503 prescribers within 65 primary care facilities in Hubei, tapping into four behavioral aspects leading to antibiotic prescribing based on TPB, namely, attitudes (the degree to which a prescriber is in favor of the use of antibiotics), subjective norms (perceived social pressure to which a prescriber is subject

SUBMITTER: Liu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6354420 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature