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Table 1 Correct answer percentages for knowledge on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance

From: Knowledge, beliefs and practices on antibiotic use and resistance among a group of trainee nurses in Sri Lanka

Question

Correct or not

Correct answer (n %)

An antibiotic is active against virus

No

130 (65.3)

An antibiotics is active against bacteria

Yes

182 (91.5)

An antibiotic is active against fungi

No

149 (74.9)

An antibiotic is active against protozoa

No

155 (77.9)

Any antibiotic is active against any type of bacteria

No

144 (72.4)

Antibiotics are indicated for common cold

No

119 (59.8)

Antibiotics are indicated for all types of diarrhoea

No

158 (79.4)

Inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance

Yes

147 (73.9)

Genes responsible for resistance can spread from one bacteria to another

Yes

88 (44.2)

Strengthening infection control measures can reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance

Yes

142 (71.4)

Hand washing can prevent the spread of resistant bacteria

Yes

123 (61.8)

Antibiotics have no side effects

No

180 (90.5)