| Variable | Characteristic | Frequency (n = 388) | Percent (%) |
| Gender | Female | 185 | 47.7 |
|
| Male | 203 | 52.3 |
| Age (years) | 18 - 25 | 72 | 18.6 |
|
| 26 - 33 | 64 | 16.5 |
|
| 34 - 41 | 75 | 19.3 |
|
| 42 - 49 | 60 | 15.5 |
|
| 50 - 57 | 39 | 10.1 |
|
| 58 - 65 | 29 | 7.5 |
|
| >65 | 49 | 12.6 |
| Healthcare facility | Chawama | 78 | 20.1 |
|
| Chilenje | 67 | 17.3 |
|
| Chipata | 72 | 18.6 |
|
| Kanyama | 87 | 22.4 |
|
| Matero | 84 | 21.6 |
| Antibiotic use | No | 68 | 17.5 |
|
| Yes | 320 | 82.5 |
| Adherence to STG | No | 134 | 41.9 |
|
| Yes | 186 | 58.1 |