Table 3.
Attitude of respondents toward proper use of antibiotics.
| N. | Statement (Variables) | Agree (%) | Uncertain (%) | Disagree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | It is essential to always carry a drug. | 45.51 | 15.37 | 39.12 |
| A2 | One antibiotic is as good as another. | 10.79 | 11.92 | 77.29 |
| A3 | Antibiotics do not cause harm. | 7.25 | 15.98 | 76.77 |
| A4 | You should take antibiotics immediately when you have a sore throat. | 11.31 | 9.24 | 79.45 |
| A5 | It is useless to have a blood test if you feel good. | 10.54 | 4.66 | 84.80 |
| A6 | Often, consulting your doctor is superfluous. | 14.43 | 13.64 | 71.93 |
| A7 | It is preferable to take drugs that you already have at home. | 23.75 | 14.85 | 61.40 |
| A8 | It is possible to take antibiotics from friends and relatives, if used to treat the same symptom. | 23.84 | 17.44 | 58.72 |
| A9 | Reading the package’s leaflet is useless. | 19.17 | 2.33 | 78.50 |
| A10 | The expiry of a drug is not relevant. | 5.10 | 5.35 | 89.55 |
| A11 | Antibiotics should not be taken without an antibiogram. | 17.27 | 42.57 | 40.16 |
| A12 | Skipping one or two doses of antibiotics is irrelevant. | 9.24 | 10.54 | 80.22 |