Table 5.
Indications for prescribed antibiotics according to age groups.
| Variables N (%) | Neonates (%) | Infants (%) | Young Child (%) | Child (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory tract infections | 138 (26.3) | 211 (40.2) | 103 (19.6) | 72 (13.7) |
| Gastrointestinal infections | 89 (37.4) | 52 (21.8) | 28 (11.7) | 69 (29.0) |
| Prophylaxis for medical problems | 41 (19.0) | 83 (38.4) | 47 (21.7) | 45 (20.8) |
| Prophylaxis for surgical diseases | 05 (3.2) | 64 (41.5) | 37 (24.0) | 48 (31.1) |
| Blood stream infection | 12 (12.9) | 11 (11.8) | 42 (45.1) | 31 (33.3) |
| Skin and soft tissue infections | 09 (10.0) | 23 (25.5) | 18 (20.0) | 40 (44.4) |
| Sepsis | 37 (43.5) | 14 (60.8) | 23 (27.0) | 11 (12.9) |
| Urinary tract infections | 09 (13.4) | 14 (20.9) | 27 (40.3) | 17 (25.4) |
| Others | 13 (33.3) | 08 (20.5) | 06 (15.4) | 12 (30.7) |
NB: %s in each column equate to the %s for each indication by age group.