Table 4. Types of antimicrobial use problems identified in Jimma University Specialized Hospital from February 13th to April 3rd, 2014.
Variables | Total incidents | Patients experienced (N) | Prevalence (N %) |
---|---|---|---|
Needs additional antimicrobial/s | 48 | 45 | 29.6 |
Unnecessary antimicrobial/s | 45 | 44 | 28.9 |
Dosage too low | 48 | 44 | 28.9 |
Non compliance | 29 | 26 | 17 |
Dosage too high | 23 | 23 | 15.1 |
Ineffective antimicrobial/s | 14 | 14 | 9.2 |
Actual/Potential ADRs | 14 | 13 | 8.6 |
Total antimicrobial use problems | 206 | 115 | 75.7 |