Table 3 Perception and attitude on knowledge and preparedness of antimicrobial use between DIT and MS groups
Perceptions and attitudes | Mean Likert scale score (±SD) | p-value | Good perceptiona (%) | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DIT (N = 225) | MS (N = 455) | DIT (N = 225) | MS (N = 455) | |||
1. I have been adequately trained in the appropriate use of antimicrobials | 3.12 ± 0.77 | 3.30 ± 0.77 | 0.005 | 32.0% | 39.6% | 0.06 |
2. I can access reliable sources for knowledge on antimicrobial use | 3.48 ± 0.67 | 3.76 ± 0.72 | < 0.001 | 53.8% | 65.5% | 0.003 |
3. I know which patient needs to be treated with antimicrobials | 3.82 ± 0.55 | 3.90 ± 0.63 | 0.11 | 74.7% | 75.4% | 0.84 |
4. I can prescribe the appropriate antimicrobials to patients | 3.47 ± 0.60 | 3.57 ± 0.64 | 0.06 | 48.4% | 52.8% | 0.29 |
5. We should prescribe antimicrobial agents to patients with symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat and runny noseb | 2.03 ± 0.76 | 2.42 ± 0.93 | < 0.001 | 75.1% | 59.1% | < 0.001 |
6. We should prescribe antimicrobial agents to patients with diarrhea and vomiting from food poisoningb | 2.09 ± 0.84 | 2.44 ± 0.96 | < 0.001 | 74.7% | 56.7% | < 0.001 |
7. I feel anxious when I have to prescribe antimicrobial agentsb | 2.52 ± 0.74 | 2.99 ± 0.84 | < 0.001 | 53.3% | 28.6% | < 0.001 |
8. I am aware of appropriate antimicrobial use in routine patient care | 4.17 ± 0.67 | 4.19 ± 0.68 | 0.63 | 85.3% | 86.2% | 0.77 |
9. I know how to prevent and control spread of antimicrobial resistance . | 3.50 ± 0.65 | 3.75 ± 0.72 | < 0.001 | 48.4% | 64.8% | < 0.001 |
10. I know when I have to wear a surgical mask for routine patient care | 3.61 ± 0.60 | 4.02 ± 0.73 | < 0.001 | 59.6% | 77.4% | < 0.001 |