(N = 156) | |
Variables | Frequency (%) |
How were the antimicrobial obtained? |
|
Through prescription by the veterinary officer | 87% (136) |
Personal experience | 67% (104) |
Fellow farmer | 8% (13) |
Do you get advice on how to use antimicrobial agents? |
|
Yes | 86% |
No | 14% |
If yes from whom? |
|
Drug shop seller | 57% |
Veterinarian | 84% |
From a CBAHW in the area | 21% |
From a fellow Farmer | 32% |
All of the above | 1% |
Others (workers, Human clinics) | 1% |
Do you follow the advice given? |
|
Yes | 85% |
No | 15% |
Were you satisfied with the quality of advice provided? |
|
Yes | 85% |
No | 15% |
What is the nearest distance from where you get your veterinary services? |
|
Short distance (1 - 2 km) | 33% |
Medium distance (3 - 4 km) | 46% |
Long distance (Above 5 km) | 21% |