Table 2 Correlation between inappropriate practices and wanting to receive antibiotics for URTI
Inappropriate practices and wanting antibiotics | phi-coefficient (p-value) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
I take leftover antibiotics when I have similar symptoms | I normally keep antibiotic stock at home in case of emergency | If my family is sick, I usually give my antibiotic to them | |
I normally keep antibiotic stock at home in case of emergency | 0.495 (<0.001) | - | - |
If my family is sick, I usually give my antibiotic to them | 0.425 (<0.001) | 0.399 (<0.001) | - |
I want to receive antibiotics | 0.172 (<0.001) | 0.175 (<0.001) | 0.130 (<0.001) |