Table 3 Attitudes of respondents about antibiotic prescriptions and the importance of antibiotic resistance
| Â | Strongly agree [N (%)] | Agree [N (%)] | Neither agree nor disagree [N (%)] | Disagree [N (%)] | Strongly disagree [N (%)] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Antibiotics resistance has become a problem in Iran | 133 (73) | 44 (24.2) | 5 (2.7) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
2. Antibiotics are used inappropriately in Iran at present and alarming resistance rates | 117 (64.3) | 57 (31.3) | 2 (1.1) | 4 (2.2) | 2 (1.1) |
3. Excessive or inappropriate antimicrobial use in the hospital that I am working now | 42 (23.1) | 80 (44) | 24 (13.2) | 31 (17) | 5 (2.7) |
4. I can play an effective role in a rational antimicrobial stewardship program | 68 (37.4) | 94 (51.6) | 9 (4.9) | 10 (5.5) | 1 (0.5) |
5. Improper prescribing of antibiotics puts patients at risk | 124 (68.1) | 55 (30.2) | 3 (1.6) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
6. Improper use of antibiotics has become the main cause leading to bacterial resistance | 152 (83.5) | 28 (15.4) | 2 (1.1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
7. Antibiotic resistance affects you and your family’s health | 144 (79.1) | 33 (18.1) | 3 (1.6) | 2 (1.1) | 0 (0) |