This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in February 2017, by gender. U.S. adults were asked if statements regarding trustworthiness of doctors in prescribing prescriptions appropriately applied to them. In total, 15 percent of women and 17 percent of men ask for alternatives to the drug being prescribed to them.
Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by gender
Characteristic
Female
Male
I ask my doctor to inform me thoroughly about the drug and possible adverse effects
42%
37%
I do additional research on the drug before taking it
37%
29%
I ask for alternatives to this drug
15%
17%
I read the package insert of the drug carefully
52%
43%
I make sure I understand when and how to take the drug
67%
57%
I take the drug without hesitation
16%
20%
I trust that my doctor prescribes me a given drug because it is the best possible product for me
56%
50%
I trust that my doctor does not prescribe me a drug that is more expensive than would be necessary
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Statista Survey. (February 10, 2017). Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/695343/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-gender/
Statista Survey. "Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by gender." Chart. February 10, 2017. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/695343/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-gender/
Statista Survey. (2017). Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/695343/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-gender/
Statista Survey. "Statements regarding Trustworthiness among U.S. Adults after Receiving a Prescribed Drug as of 2017, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Feb 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/695343/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-gender/
Statista Survey, Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by gender Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/695343/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-gender/ (last visited December 30, 2024)
Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by gender [Graph], Statista Survey, February 10, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/695343/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-gender/
