Table 2.
Agree | Disagree | Neutral | |||||
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n (%) |
95%CI | n (%) |
95%CI | n (%) |
95%CI | ||
Incorrect Statements | The use of antibiotics in poultry farming is mainly to produce better growth in poultry | 16 (53.33) |
36.14 – 69.76 | 8 (26.67) |
14.19-44.45 | 6 (20.00) |
9.51- 37.31 |
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Antibiotics should be added to animal feed at any time to prevent birds from becoming sick. | 11 (36.67) |
21.88-54.49 | 16 (53.33) |
36.14 – 69.76 | 3 (10.0) |
3.46 – 25.62 | |
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It is necessary to give antibiotics to birds reared in crowded conditions to prevent the spread of disease. | 22 (73.33) |
55.55-85.81 | 5 (16.67) |
7.34-33.57 | 3 (10.0) |
3.46 – 25.62 | |
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Once a bird shows any kind of symptoms, antibiotics should be given to the birds to prevent the entire flock from becoming infected. | 18 (60.00) |
42.32-75.41 | 12 (40.00) |
24.59-57.68 | - | ||
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When antibiotics are about to expire, it is better to give medication to the birds to prevent wastage. | 4 (13.33) |
5.31-29.68 | 26 (86.67) |
70.32-94.69 | 1 (3.33) |
0.59-16.67 | |
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Correct Statements | Antibiotics must be placed in a restricted area and accessed only by specific staff when needed. | 30 (100.00) |
88.65-100.00 | - | - | ||
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Antibiotics should only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon/veterinarian. | 21 (70.00) |
51.12– 83.34 | 9 (30.00) |
16.66-77.88 | - | ||
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Antibiotics can be passed to humans from consumption of poultry meat. | 26 (86.67) |
70.32-94.69 | 33 (10.0) |
3.46 – 25.62 | 1 (3.33) |
0.59-16.67 | |
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Antibiotics can be passed to humans from consumption of eggs from poultry. | 24 (80.00) |
62.69-90.49 | 3 (10.0) |
3.46 – 25.62 | 3 (10.0) |
3.46 – 25.62 |