Knowledge |
Agree, n (%) |
Antibiotics are effective in treating bacterial but not viral infections |
417 (44.6) |
Antibiotics are effective in treating infections caused by bacteria |
783 (83.7) |
Antibiotics are effective in treating infections caused by viruses |
447 (47.8) |
|
Beliefs and experiences |
Agree, n (%) |
I usually know when I need antibiotics |
349 (37.3) |
Decisions regarding the prescription of antibiotics have to be taken by a doctor |
869 (92.9) |
I find being given a delayed prescription of antibiotics acceptable |
371 (39.7) |
Bacteria can become less susceptible (resistant) to antibiotics |
859 (91.9) |
If antibiotics have been prescribed before they will be required again for similar symptoms in the future |
350 (37.4) |
If antibiotics have cured me before they will be required again for similar symptoms in the future |
233 (24.9) |
Taking antibiotics helps patients feel better sooner if they have: |
Common cold |
177 (18.9) |
Acute bronchitis |
635 (67.9) |
Pneumonia |
806 (86.2) |