Table 2.
Use of Antibiotics Without a Prescription
| Characteristic | Charleston 2004 (n=219) No. (%) | Charleston 2008 (n=229) No. (%) | Greenville 2008 (n=243) No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime use of antibiotics obtained without a prescription | |||
| Bought antibiotics without a prescription outside the United States | 99 (45.2) | 95 (41.5) | 116 (47.7) |
| Imported antibiotics bought outside the United States into the United States | 36 (16.4) | 28 (12.2) | 39 (16.0) |
| Bought antibiotics without a prescription inside the United States | 42 (19.2)a | 70 (30.6) | 48 (19.7)b |
| Imported antibiotics or bought antibiotics without a prescription in United States | 67 (30.6) | 88 (38.4) | 72 (29.6)b |
| Current attitudes or use of antibiotics without a prescription | |||
| Believe that antibiotics should be available without a prescription | 67 (30.6)a | 110 (48.0) | 87 (35.8)b |
| Bought antibiotics 1 or more times in the United States without a prescription in past 12 months | 31 (14.2) | 43 (18.8) | 30 (12.4) |
| Likelihood very likely or likely of importing antibiotics obtained without a prescription | 52 (23.7) | 62 (27.1) | 70 (28.8) |
a χ2 Analysis, Charleston 2004 significantly different from Charleston 2008.
b χ2 Analysis, Greenville 2008 significantly different from Charleston 2008.