Table 5.
Factors associated with self-medication of antibiotics (SMA) using multiple logistic regression (n=649)
| Variables | n | Odds ratio (OR) | 95% confidence interval of OR | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year of study: | ||||
| Year 1* | 272 | 1 | – | 1.000 |
| Year 2 | 146 | 0.758 | (0.484, 1.188) | 0.227 |
| Year 3 | 157 | 1.097 | (0.706, 1.704) | 0.682 |
| Year 4 | 35 | 0.804 | (0.335, 1.930) | 0.625 |
| Year 5 | 38 | 0.163 | (0.036, 0.733) | 0.018 |
| Students: | ||||
| Medical* | 204 | 1 | – | 1.000 |
| Non-medical | 445 | 0.599 | (0.387, 0.926) | 0.021 |
| Total scores of knowledge regarding antibiotics | 649 | 0.863 | (0.760, 0.980) | 0.023 |
Notes: *Reference group