Table 4.
Bivariate Analysis for Perceived Usefulness of Antibiotics
| Variable | Antibiotics Always Helpful No. (%) | PValue | Antibiotics Always or Usually Helpful No. (%) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ||||
| College or professional (n= 191) | 29 (15.2) | 73 (38.2) | ||
| Other (n = 302) | 83 (27.5) | .001 | 143 (47.4) | .047 |
| Income | ||||
| ≥$75,000 (n = 208) | 39 (18.7) | 81 (38.9) | ||
| <$75,000 (n = 285) | 73 (25.6) | .072 | 135 (47.4) | .063 |
| Marital status | ||||
| Married (n = 297) | 56 (18.9) | 124 (41.7) | ||
| Other (n = 196) | 56 (28.6) | .012 | 92 (46.9) | .256 |
| Race | ||||
| White (n = 330) | 64 (19.4) | 129 (39.1) | ||
| Other (n = 163) | 48 (29.5) | .012 | 87 (53.4) | .003 |
| Sex | ||||
| Male (n = 182) | 45 (24.7) | 84 (46.1) | ||
| Female (n = 311) | 67 (21.5) | .416 | 132 (42.4) | .423 |
| Residence | ||||
| Rural (n = 122) | 35 (28.7) | 55 (45.1) | ||
| Other (n = 371) | 77 (20.7) | .07 | 161 (43.4) | .745 |
| Self-reported asthma or chronic lung disease | ||||
| Yes (n = 57) | 21 (36.8) | 29 (50.9) | ||
| No (n = 436) | 91 (20.9) | .007 | 187 (42.9) | .253 |
| Self-reported any chronic disease | ||||
| Yes (n =209) | 47 (22.5) | 93 (44.5) | ||
| No (n = 284) | 65 (22.9) | .917 | 123 (43.3) | .793 |
| Previous antibiotic use for respiratory tract infection | ||||
| Yes (n.= 287) | 78 (27.2) | 144 (50.2) | ||
| No (n = 206) | 34 (16.5) | .005 | 72 (34.9) | .001 |
| Age, y | 54.6 (alwayshelpful) vs 56.6(other) | .14 | 55.5 (always orusually helpful) vs56.6 (other) | .23 |