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Table 1 Application of Health Belief Model Constructs to antibiotic issues

From: Public awareness and individual responsibility needed for judicious use of antibiotics: a qualitative study of public beliefs and perceptions

Construct

Application

Perceived susceptibility

The participant’s subjective assessment/perception of the likelihood of being personally affected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Perceived seriousness

The participant’s assessment/perception of the severity of the situation regarding antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Perceived benefits

The participant’s assessment/perception of the benefits of engaging in judicious behavior in relation to antibiotics

Perceived barriers

The participant’s assessment/perception of barriers to engaging in judicious behavior in relation to antibiotics

Perceived self-efficacy

The participant’s perception of his/her or others’ competence in engaging in judicious behavior in relation to antibiotics

Cues to action

Trigger mechanisms to prompt engagement in judicious behavior in relation to antibiotic use