Table 2.
Comparison of the frequency distribution of some study items before and after the educational intervention
| Demographic variable | Before intervention (n=708) | After intervention (n=708) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| The last time to take antibiotics | |||
| 1 year ago | 252 (35.6) | 253 (35.7) | NS |
| 6 months ago | 144 (20.3) | 166 (23.4) | NS |
| 1 months ago | 167 (23.6) | 155 (21.9) | 0.031 |
| last week | 105 (14.8) | 94 (13.3) | 0.048 |
| No consumption | 40 (5.6) | 40 (5.6) | NS |
| Source of antibiotic use | |||
| Prescribed by a physician | 521 (73.6) | 520 (73.4) | NS |
| Prepared by the pharmacy without a prescription | 100 (14.1) | 99 (14) | NS |
| The remaining drugs at home | 51 (7.2) | 51 (7.2) | NS |
| No answer | 37 (5.2) | 37 (5.2) | NS |
| The reason for taking antibiotics | |||
| Fever | 170 (24) | 163 (23) | 0.045 |
| respiratory diseases | 63 (8.9) | 81 (11.4) | 0.028 |
| Pain/inflammation | 110 (15.5) | 127 (17.9) | 0.012 |
| Urinary tract infection | 65 (9.2) | 56 (7.9) | 0.041 |
| Skin problem/wound | 37 (5.2) | 35 (4.9) | NS |
| Others | 1 (0.1) | 0 (0) | NS |
| No answer | 262 (37) | 264 (34.7) | NS |
| Antibiotic use time | |||
| Before meals | 35 (4.9) | 44 (6.2) | 0.024 |
| after the meal | 206 (29.1) | 212 (29.2) | 0.039 |
| With food | 31 (4.4) | 31 (4.4) | NS |
| According to the doctor’s instructions | 368 (52) | 360 (50.8) | NS |
| No answer | 68 (9.6) | 68 (9.6) | NS |
NS=Not significant