Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2118

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Publication type: Journal Article

Cummings KC, Rosenberg J, Vugia DJ.
Beliefs about appropriate antibacterial therapy, California.
Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Jul; 11:(7):1138-41
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol11no07/05-0112.htm

Abstract:

To our knowledge, previous population-based surveys have not assessed misconceptions about antibacterial drug use over time. We documented a 26.3% decline in a key misconception in California women in 2003 compared to 2000; declines varied significantly by education level. Educational campaigns specifically designed to influence important subpopulations are needed.

Keywords:
MeSH Terms: Adolescent Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use* California Common Cold/drug therapy* Data Collection Drug Utilization Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Influenza/drug therapy* Middle Aged