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Table 2 Themes and sub-themes

From: Australian consumer perspectives, attitudes and behaviours on antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance: a qualitative study with implications for public health policy and practice

Themes

Sub-themes

1. Prescription type

Delayed antibiotic prescriptions

Repeat antibiotic prescriptions

2. Consumer attitudes, behaviours, skills and knowledge

Patient expectations

Antibiotic use behaviours

Self-care strategies for respiratory tract infections

Antibiotic risks

3. Consumer engagement with antibiotic resistance

Information needs and consumer education

Views on antibiotic resistance

Mitigating antibiotic resistance