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Table 2 Knowledge of Factors Contributing to Antibiotic Resistance

From: The knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors regarding antibiotic resistance at a tertiary care institution in the Caribbean

 

Mean

SD

Widespread use of antibiotics

2.79

.48

Overuse of broad spectrum antibiotics

2.74

.55

Inappropriate use of antibiotic therapy

2.61

.60

Inappropriate initial choice of antibiotics

2.58

.62

Lack of guidelines on antibiotic usage

2.17

.81

Patients’ demand for antibiotics

1.90

.80

Role of pharmaceutical companies in promoting the use of antibiotics

1.75

.79

Inadequate hand washing

1.47

.95

Use of antibiotics in the livestock industry

1.41

1.03