Sociocultural differences in patients' expectations at consultations for upper respiratory tract infection.
- 1 May 1987
- journal article
- Vol. 37 (298) , 205-6
Abstract
Among 214 patients consulting their general practitioner with upper respiratory tract infection, differences in expectation were apparent between Whites, Afro-Caribbeans and Asians. Significantly more Asians (84%) wanted prescriptions for antibiotics and/or other medication than did Afro-Caribbeans (72%) or Whites (47%) (P<O.001). There were no significant differences in terms of what was received but Asians tended to be dissatisfied with the outcome of the consultation. Self-medication before consultation was attempted by 82% of patients; 48% took two or more preparations. Afro-Caribbeans had taken significantly more preparations per person than other groups (P<0.05). Sociocultural factors may influence patients' expectations at consultations for upper respiratory tract infection.This publication has 7 references indexed in Scilit:
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