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Shoj-Malayeri A, Fassihi-Harandi T, Moghimbeigi A, Safari-Moradabadi A. Predicting Antibiotic Self-Medication Among Healthcare Workers Using the Health Belief Model. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (3) :455-461
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1- Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
2- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
3- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
2- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
3- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Abstract: (347 Views)
Aims: This study aimed to examine the determinants of antibiotic self-medication behavior among health workers using the health belief model in 2024.
Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 146 health workers in the southern region of Tehran. A standardized questionnaire based on the health belief model was used to gather demographic information and evaluate health belief model constructs related to self-medication practices. Data analysis included t-tests, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and linear regression.
Findings: The majority of participants were female (90%), with a mean age of 37.78 years. The average score for antibiotic self-medication behavior was 86.04%. Notably, women demonstrated a higher behavior score than men, and having health insurance was associated with an increased behavior score. Significant associations were found between education level, age, number of children, and self-medication behavior. Linear regression analysis indicated that all health belief model constructs (knowledge, perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy) influenced appropriate antibiotic consumption behavior, with knowledge exhibiting the strongest effect.
Conclusion: Knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers influence correct antibiotic consumption behavior among health workers.
Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 146 health workers in the southern region of Tehran. A standardized questionnaire based on the health belief model was used to gather demographic information and evaluate health belief model constructs related to self-medication practices. Data analysis included t-tests, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and linear regression.
Findings: The majority of participants were female (90%), with a mean age of 37.78 years. The average score for antibiotic self-medication behavior was 86.04%. Notably, women demonstrated a higher behavior score than men, and having health insurance was associated with an increased behavior score. Significant associations were found between education level, age, number of children, and self-medication behavior. Linear regression analysis indicated that all health belief model constructs (knowledge, perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy) influenced appropriate antibiotic consumption behavior, with knowledge exhibiting the strongest effect.
Conclusion: Knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers influence correct antibiotic consumption behavior among health workers.
Keywords: Antibiotics [MeSH], Self-Medication [MeSH], Health Belief Model [MeSH], Behavioral Science [MeSH]
Article Type: Descriptive & Survey |
Subject:
Health Education and Health Behavior
Received: 2025/06/8 | Accepted: 2025/08/3 | Published: 2025/08/7
Received: 2025/06/8 | Accepted: 2025/08/3 | Published: 2025/08/7
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