A survey of patient behaviours and beliefs regarding antibiotic self-medication for respiratory tract infections in Poland

摘要

IntroductionSelf-medication can contribute to the inappropriate use of antibiotics in respiratory tract infections (RTI). This phenomenon has not been well described, particularly in Poland. The aim of our study was to describe the prevalence of antibiotic self-medication for RTI, to explore factors influencing antibiotic use without prescription, and to determine the available sources of such antibiotics.