Table 6 Multivariate analysis of predictors of the prescribed antibiotics for acute diarrheal disease in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital; August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022

Age of patients

 < 5 years

2.31 (1.73–3.12)

 5–12 years

2.55 (1.45–3.87)

 13–40 years

1.04 (0.54–1.20)

 41–65 years

1.01 (0.33–1.14)

 > 65 years

Ref.

Sex of patients

 Male

1.06 (0.84–1.27)

 Female

Ref.

No of medication prescribed

 1–2 drugs

Ref.

 3–4 drugs

2.77 (1.84–7.56)

 5 or more drugs

6.51 (1.89–47.22)