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. 2018 Aug 31;56(212):740–744. doi: 10.31729/jnma.3672

Table 3. Knowledge regarding antibiotic resistance.

n (%)
Heard about antibiotic resistance Yes 194 (41.2)
No 277 (58.8)
Meaning of antibiotic resistance* Using antibiotic when they are not necessary 92 (32.7)
Using antibiotic without physician prescription 64 (22.8)
Not completing the full course of antibiotic 49 (17.4)
Using antibiotic in febrile illness 46 (16.4)
Using the same antibiotic with different brand 26 (9.3)
Taking antibiotic with another drug 25 (8.9)
Consequences of antibiotic resistance* May need more expensive medicine 38 (13.4)
May be sick for longer 42 (14.8)
May have to visit doctor more 52 (18.4)
Don't know 47 (16.6)
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