Original Research

An assessment of factors influencing the prescribing of antibiotics in Acute Respiratory Illness: A questionnaire study

D. Hoffman, J. Botha, I. Kleinschmidt
South African Family Practice | Vol 45, No 6 | a1924 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v45i6.1924 | ©
Submitted: 11 September 2011 | Published: 30 June 2003

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D. Hoffman, Department of Pharmacology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of Natal, South Africa
J. Botha, Department of Pharmacology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of Natal, South Africa
I. Kleinschmidt, Medical research Council of South Africa, South Africa

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Abstract

Non-clinical factors are major determinants in the decision to prescribe medication. This study was prompted by the impression that Primary Care Physicians in South Africa are constantly under pressure to prescribe antibiotics. The objective was to assess patients' views and expectations, regarding their need for antibiotic therapy, and compare this with the doctor's perception of this expectation.

Keywords

respiratory illness; antibiotics; physicians; family; patient education

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