Beliefs about appropriate antibacterial therapy, California.
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.
Cummings
Kate C
KC
California Department of Health Services, Immunization Branch, Division of Communicable Disease Control, Berkeley, California 94704, USA. kcumming@dhs.ca.gov
Rosenberg
Jon
J
Vugia
Duc J
DJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002140:California; D003139:Common Cold / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003625:Data Collection; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents