Gillam S J
J R Coll Gen Pract. 1987 May;37(298):205-6.
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.
在214名因上呼吸道感染向全科医生咨询的患者中,白种人、非洲加勒比裔和亚洲人在期望方面存在明显差异。想要抗生素和/或其他药物处方的亚洲人(84%)明显多于非洲加勒比裔(72%)或白种人(47%)(P<0.001)。在实际所开药物方面没有显著差异,但亚洲人往往对咨询结果不满意。82%的患者在咨询前尝试过自我用药;48%的患者服用了两种或更多药物制剂。非洲加勒比裔每人服用的制剂明显多于其他群体(P<0.05)。社会文化因素可能会影响上呼吸道感染患者咨询时的期望。