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Table 4 Regression analysis of different variables of Parents' knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic use in children

From: Evaluation of parents’ attitudes and practices related to antibiotic use for their children in Kosovo: a cross-sectional survey

Regression Relations

Beta Coefficient (b)

R2

F

p value

Relation confirmed

GE → AHCS

− 0.49

0.02

1.091

.148

No

AG → AHCS

.155

0.24

11.120

.000

Yes

RE → AHCS

.043

0.00

.000

.492

No

GE → RWPE

.029

0.01

.375

.271

No

AG → RWPE

− .012

0.10

4.784

.015

No

AG → AUHT

0.55

− .235

26.391

.000

Yes

GE → AUHT

0.331

0.15

6.684

.005

Yes

AG → ANSE

0.007

.002

0.812

.184

No

GE → ANSE

.122

.003

1.279

.129

No

  1. p < 0.05; GE Gender, AG Age group, RE Residence (Urban/Rural), AHCS Access to health care services, RWPE Relation with pediatrician, AUHT Should antibiotic be used in children with high temperature, ANSE Antibiotics does not have a side effect