Knowledge of Antimicrobial Resistance among the Respondents

N = 85

Percentage, %

Indiscriminate use of antibiotics leads to emergence of resistance.

True

False

Don’t Know

75

6

4

88

7

5

If antimicrobials are taken too often, they are less likely to work in the future.

True

False

Don’t Know

70

9

6

82

11

7

Bacteria cause common cold and influenza.

True

False

Don’t Know

35

47

3

41

55

4

Antibiotics can be used to treat common cold and viral infections.

True

False

Don’t Know

35

47

3

41

55

4

Ineffective treatment can occur due to indiscriminate and injudicious antimicrobial use.

True

False

Don’t Know

78

2

5

92

2

6

Would like more education on antimicrobial use and resistance

Yes

No

80

5

94

6