Table 3 Knowledge on prudent antibiotics usage of respondents in affluent and deprived areas
STATEMENTS (correct response) | Affluent Areas % (n) % = n/N (N = 134) | Deprived Areas % (n) % = n/N (N = 163) | x 2 p |
|---|---|---|---|
Following instructions/taking antibiotics as prescribed is important (always) | 99 (133) | 58 (95) | x2 = 69.2196 p < 0.05 |
Stop taking antibiotics when symptoms have improved (never) | 85 (114) | 34 (55) | x2 = 79.0194 p < 0.05 |