Table 2. Knowledge regarding appropriate antibiotic use and tendency to demand antibiotics among caregivers (n = 503) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 2009.
Item | Response | No. | % |
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Questionnaire item | Acceptable responsea | ||
How often are antibiotics needed for the following? | |||
Middle ear fluid without fever | Never/almost never | 217 | 54 |
Clear nasal discharge (runny nose) | Never/almost never | 237 | 47 |
Purulent nasal discharge | Never/almost never | 179 | 36 |
Sore throat | Sometimes/almost never | 130 | 26 |
Colds or flu | Never/almost never | 84 | 17 |
Cough | Never/almost never | 94 | 19 |
Ear infections | Sometimes/almost always | 315 | 63 |
Are antibiotics helpful for treating bacterial infections, viral infections, or both? | Bacterial | 100 | 20 |
Do most cold, cough and flu illnesses get better faster with antibiotics? | Disagree or strongly disagree | 120 | 24 |
Are most cough, cold and flu illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses? | Viruses | 22 | 4 |
Demand-related items | Affirmative responsea | ||
If I expected an antibiotic, I am less satisfied with a doctor’s visit if I do not receive an antibiotic. | Strongly agree or agree | 150 | 30 |
I would rather give my child an antibiotic that may not be needed than wait to see if s/he gets better without it. | Strongly agree or agree | 184 | 37 |
If a doctor does not prescribe an antibiotic when I think one is needed, I will take my child to another doctor. | Strongly agree or agree | 137 | 27 |
a Acceptable and affirmative responses were adapted from reference Huang SS et al.10