Table 1.
Characteristics of patient participating in study.
| Variable | n(%) n = 105 |
|---|---|
| Age (mean(SD)) | 63.4 (20.1) |
| Age category | - |
| 20–49 | 24(23) |
| 50–74 | 38(36) |
| 75–84 | 25(24) |
| 85+ | 18(17) |
| Female | 67(64) |
| Secondary care antibiotic use | 77(73) |
| Trimethoprim 1 | 63(82) |
| Co-amoxiclav 1 | 22(29) |
| Amoxicillin 1 | 66(86) |
| Nitrofurantoin 1 | 3(4) |
| Visited hospital in previous 12 months | 53(50) |
| Antibiotic use in previous 12 months | - |
| Yes | 21(20) |
| Unknown 2 | 79(75) |
| Co-morbidity | - |
| Asthma | 14(13) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 16(15) |
| COPD | 3(3) |
| History of smoking | 46(44) |
1 Denominator = 77; 2 patient could not recall.