Table 4 Pattern of prescribed antimicrobials among pregnant women from the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia (n = 688)
| Variables | Group | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescribed medication | B-lactams | 307 | 44.6 |
| Azoles | 208 | 30.2 | |
| Macrolides | 53 | 7.7 | |
| Quinolones | 46 | 6.7 | |
| Other antibiotics | 45 | 6.5 | |
| Aminoglycosides | 11 | 1.6 | |
| Antivirals | 6 | 0.9 | |
| Other anti-fungals | 6 | 0.9 | |
| Antimalarials | 5 | 0.7 | |
| Tetracyclines | 1 | 0.1 |