Table 1. Questionnaire statements.
A cross-sectional survey of a population-based sample of 2,000 individuals from Berlin and its surrounding rural and suburban areas.
| Knowledge | Correct Responses | |
|---|---|---|
| Q1. | “Antibiotics can treat bacterial infections.” (True) | 86.9% (1,738) |
| Q2. | “Antibiotics can treat viral infections.” (False) | 68.7% (1,373) |
| Q3. | “Do you think the common cold can be treated with antibiotics?” (False) | 60.2% (1,203) |
| Q4. | “Do you think flu can be treated with antibiotics?” (False) | 58.7% (1,173) |
| Statements | ||
| Q5. | “It’s okay to use antibiotics that were prescribed to a friend or family member, as long as they were used to treat the same illness.” (False) | 71.6% (1,432) |
| Q6. | “Antibiotic resistance occurs when your body becomes resistant to antibiotics and they no longer work as well.” (False) | 28.7% (574) |