Perceptions of the Benefits and Risks of Antibiotics Among Adult Patients and Parents With High Antibiotic Utilization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inappropriate antibiotic use is common. Understanding how patients view antibiotic risks and/or benefits could inform development of patient education materials and clinician communication strategies. We explored current knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to antibiotics among populations with high antibiotic use.

Methods

We conducted 12 focus groups with adult patients and parents across the United States by telephone in March 2017. Purposive sampling was used to identify participants with high antibiotic use. We transcribed the discussions verbatim and performed thematic analysis.

Results

We identified 4 major themes. First, participants expressed uncertainty regarding which clinical syndromes required antibiotics, and emotion often influenced the

SUBMITTER: Spicer JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7731524 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature