This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in February 2017, by ethnicity. U.S. adults were asked if statements regarding trustworthiness of doctors in prescribing prescriptions appropriately applied to them. In total, 39 percent of Black or African American respondents stated that they ask their doctor to inform them thoroughly about the drug and possible adverse effects, while about 45 percent of Hispanic American or Latino respondents ask the same of their doctor.
Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by ethnicity*
Characteristic
Black or African American
Hispanic American or Latino
White/ Caucasian
Other
Would rather not say
I ask my doctor to inform me thoroughly about the drug and possible adverse effects
39%
45%
38%
56%
22%
I do additional research on the drug before taking it
32%
45%
32%
38%
22%
I ask for alternatives to this drug
21%
21%
15%
20%
6%
I read the package insert of the drug carefully
58%
49%
47%
49%
28%
I make sure I understand when and how to take the drug
56%
55%
64%
66%
44%
I take the drug without hesitation
8%
14%
19%
18%
11%
I trust that my doctor prescribes me a given drug because it is the best possible product for me
44%
56%
55%
44%
17%
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 ethnicity* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/696321/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-ethnicity/
Statista Survey. "Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by ethnicity*." Chart. February 10, 2017. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/696321/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-ethnicity/
Statista Survey. (2017). Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by ethnicity*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/696321/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-ethnicity/
Statista Survey. "Statements regarding Trustworthiness among U.S. Adults after Receiving a Prescribed Drug as of 2017, by Ethnicity*." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Feb 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/696321/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-ethnicity/
Statista Survey, Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by ethnicity* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/696321/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-ethnicity/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017, by ethnicity* [Graph], Statista Survey, February 10, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/696321/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-in-presribing-appropriate-drugs-by-ethnicity/
