Table 2 Knowledge of consumers about antibiotics (n = 509)
S/N | Questions | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Unsure n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | An antibiotic is a drug that prevents or kills the growth of bacteria | 488 (95.9)* | 9 (1.8) | 12 (2.4) |
2 | Antibiotics can be used to treat all infections including viral and fungal infections | 309 (60.7) | 133 (26.1)* | 67 (13.2) |
3 | Antibiotics can be used in the treatment of cold, cough, sore throat and catarrh | 346 (68) | 91 (17.9)* | 72 (14.1) |
4 | Antibiotics work best in the prevention of diarrhoea | 199 (39.1) | 125 (24.6)* | 185 (36.3) |
5 | Antibiotics can help in the prevention of pregnancy after having unprotected sex | 60 (17.1) | 208 (59.4)* | 82 (23.4) |
6 | Antibiotics can be used in the prevention of uncomplicated malaria | 247 (48.5) | 149 (29.3)* | 113 (22.2) |
7 | Have you heard about Antibiotics Resistance? | 292 (57.4)* | 162 (31.8) | 55 (10.8) |
8 | Misuse of antibiotics can increase the occurrence of antibiotics resistance | 342 (67.2)* | 31 (6.1) | 136 (26.7) |
9 | Antibiotic resistance is a phenomenon where a bacterium loses its sensitivity to an antibiotic | 354 (69.5)* | 26 (5.1) | 129 (25.3) |
Knowledge score | Frequency | Percentage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
≥ 70 | 75 | 14.7 | Adequate knowledge | |
< 70 | 434 | 85.3 | Inadequate knowledge |