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Table 4 Knowledge on antimicrobial resistance

From: Knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance among undergraduate healthcare students at University of Rwanda

Knowledge question

Yes (%)

No (%)

Are antimicrobials overused in Rwanda?

137(59.8)

86(37.6)

Can inappropriate use of antimicrobials cause antimicrobial resistance?

218(95.2)

11(4.8)

Do you think it is important for the prescriber to do an antibiogram before prescribing antibiotic?

202(88.2)

26(11.4)

Do poor infection control practices contribute to antimicrobial resistance?

205(89.5)

23(10)

Do you know what antimicrobial stewardship means?

34(14.8)

191(83.4)