| Parameter | Degree of Knowledge | Male(n=54) | Female (n=86) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic effectiveness | Good* Poor* |
38 16 |
49 37 |
0.111 |
| Antibiotic side effects | Good* Poor * |
17 37 |
20 66 |
0.282 |
| Antibiotic resistance | Good* Poor * |
12 44 |
15 71 |
0.554 |
| legal issue in dispensing antibiotics | Good* Poor* |
48 6 |
72 14 |
0.394 |
| Choice of antibiotic in special cases | Good* Poor* |
20 34 |
39 47 |
0.332 |
| Overall knowledge | Good (³80% correct answers) Fair (³60% < 80% correct answers) Poor (less than 60% correct answer) |
11 36 7 |
17 48 21 |
0.242 |