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Table 5 HCPs knowledge toward BW on FQs

From: Evaluation of healthcare professionals' understanding of fluoroquinolones' safety profile, usage, and boxed warnings in Pakistan

 

Yes

No

Not sure

N

%

N

%

N

%

Worsening of pre-existing myasthenia gravis

44

23.7

75

40.3

67

36

Disabling side effects of the tendons, muscles, nerves and joints

77

41.4

47

25.3

62

33.3

Hypoglycemia

92

49.5

36

19.4

58

31.2

Tendinitis or tendon rupturing

76

40.9

34

18.3

76

40.9

Restricted use of fluoroquinolones for certain uncomplicated infections

57

30.6

25

13.4

104

55.9

Aortic aneurysm/raptures or tears in aorta

50

26.9

19

10.2

117

62.9

Mental health side effects

101

54.3

27

14.5

58

31.2

Peripheral neuropathy

84

45.2

26

14

76

40.9

Average knowledge score for BW domain (out of 8)

3.46 ± 2.93 (Mean ± SD)