Table 2 Percentage of respondents who agreed with the selected statements
Topic | Correctness of the statement (if applicable) | Number (%) agreeing with the statement |
|---|---|---|
Access to antibiotics | ||
Leftover antibiotics are good to keep at home in case of future need | Incorrect | 91 (47) |
Have received antibiotics without consultation with doctor | 103 (55) | |
Have purchased antibiotics without prescription | 115 (62) | |
Areas of antibiotic use and effectiveness | ||
Antibiotics speed up recovery from a cold | Incorrect | 103 (55) |
Antibiotics are effective against bacteria | Correct | 97 (52) |
Antibiotics are effective against viruses | Incorrect | 102 (55) |
Inflammation of the ear in a 3- to 6-year-old child almost always needs to be treated with antibiotics | Incorrect | 54 (29) |
Side-effect of antibiotic treatment and antibiotic resistance | ||
If you feel better after half the treatment with antibiotics you can stop taking them | Incorrect | 40 (21) |
Humans can become resistant to antibiotics | Incorrect | 116 (62) |
Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics | Correct | 102 (55) |
Doctor–patient relationship | ||
Doctors often take time to inform the patient during the consultation how antibiotics should be used | 114 (62) | |
Pharmacy staff often tell you how antibiotics should be used | 100 (54) | |
I trust the doctor’s decision when s/he prescribes antibiotics | 141 (76) | |
I trust the doctor’s decision if s/he decides not to prescribe antibiotics | 148 (80) | |