Research Article
Antibiotic Use among Patients Visiting Primary Hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey
Table 1
Knowledge and belief items on antibiotic use in interview-based questions to respondents in Northwest Ethiopia primary hospitals.
| Items of knowledge questions | Q1. Antibiotics must be taken as soon as we have fever. | Q2. Antibiotics are indicated for treating sore throat. | Q3. Antibiotics are indicated for treating flu. | Q4. Antibiotics are indicated for treating cold. | Q5. Antibiotics can treat viral infections. | Q6. Antibiotics prepared for human could be used for animals. | Q7. Antibiotics can treat parasitic infections. | Q8. Antibiotics can treat bacterial infections. | Q9. People can be allergic to antibiotics. | Q10. Wrong indications of antibiotics could lead to antibiotic resistance. |
| Items of belief questions | Q1. I believe that antibiotics can cure any diseases. | Q2. I believe that antibiotics can prevent any illnesses from becoming worse. | Q3. I believe an injury to the skin can be cured quickly by pouring antibiotic powders onto the injury. | Q4. I believe that interrupting the course of antibiotic use will not affect the outcomes of treatment regimen | Q5. I believe that antibiotics are generally safe (do not have any side effects or ADRs). | Q6. I believe that antibiotics will cure me again for similar symptoms in the future | Q7. I believe that decisions regarding prescription of antibiotics should not be taken by physicians |
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