Table 1. Knowledge regarding antibiotics.

		n (%)
Antibiotic kills bacteria	Correct	238 (50.5)
	Incorrect	233 (49.5)
Use of antibiotics*	Fever	231 (49.1)
	Aches and pains	125 (26.6)
	Cough†	123 (26.2)
	Skin wounds†	117 (24.9)
	Diarrhea†	113 (24.0)
	Sore throat†	100 (21.3)
	Runny nose	98 (20.9)
	Nasal congestion	63 (13.4)
	Vomiting	54 (11.5)
Way of taking antibiotic*	Water†	437 (93.0)
	Juice	18 (3.8)
	Tea	5 (1.1)
	Other methods	23 (4.9)
Side effects of antibiotics*	Headache†	220 (47.1)
	Vomiting†	143 (30.6)
	Nausea†	128 (27.4)
	Drug resistance†	85 (18.2)
	Abdominal pain†	65 (13.9)
	Rash†	37 (7.9)
	Diarrhea†	25 (5.4)
	Don't know	49 (10.5)
When to stop taking antibiotic	When you have taken all antibiotics as directed†	221 (46.9)
	When you feel better	192 (40.8)
	Don't know	58 (12.3)

^* multiple response

^† correct answer