Table 1 Test–retest reliability assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes items of the questionnaire.
Item | N | ICC (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Q1. Antibiotics are effective against viruses | 137 | 0.82 (0.75, 0.87) |
Q2. When I get a cold, I take antibiotics to help me feel better faster | 140 | 0.62 (0.48, 0.73) |
Q3. If I feel better after a few days, I sometimes stop taking my antibiotics before completing the course of treatment | 139 | 0.40 (0.17, 0.57) |
Q4. I expect my doctor to prescribe antibiotics if I suffer from common cold or flu symptoms | 138 | 0.68 (0.55, 0.77) |
Q5. It is good to be able to get antibiotics from relatives or friends without having to see a medical doctor | 140 | 0.06 (− 0.32, 0.32) |
Q6. When I have a sore throat, I prefer to use an antibiotic | 138 | 0.62 (0.46, 0.73) |
Q7. Each type of infection needs a different antibiotic | 138 | 0.67 (0.54, 0.77) |
Q8. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria that normally live on the skin and in the gut | 130 | 0.67 (0.54, 0.77) |
Q9. If I feel side effects during a course of treatment of antibiotics, I should stop taking them as soon as possible | 136 | 0.60 (0.44, 0.72) |
Q10. I take the antibiotics according to the doctor’s instructions | 139 | 0.36 (0.10, 0.54) |
Q11. If antibiotics are consumed in excess, they will not work when they are really needed | 137 | 0.19 (0.14, 0.42) |
Q12. I prefer to keep antibiotics at home in case there is a need for them later | 139 | 0.58 (0.41, 0.70) |
Q13. I trust the doctor’s decision if s/he decides to prescribe or not prescribe antibiotics | 138 | 0.50 (0.29, 0.64) |
Q14. If I believe that I need an antibiotic and the doctor did not prescribe it, I will get it at the pharmacy without a prescription | 138 | 0.50 (0.29, 0.64) |
Q15. Doctors often explain clearly to the patient the reasons for prescribing or not prescribing antibiotics | 134 | 0.70 (0.58, 0.79) |
Q16. Doctors often explain clearly to the patient the instructions for the use of antibiotics | 138 | 0.65 (0.51, 0.75) |
Q17. When you buy antibiotics, the pharmacist tells you about the importance of correct therapeutic compliance/adherence | 139 | 0.63 (0.48, 0.74) |
