Research Article

Nontyphoidal Salmonella and Their Antimicrobial Susceptibility among Diarrheic Patients Attending Private Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Table 3

Antimicrobial usage behavior and practices of study participants.

Characteristics/question of interestResponse categoryNumberPercentage

Sharing prescribed antimicrobial with someone and vice versa ()Yes93.7

Aware about antimicrobial resistance ()Yes5221.6

From where do you usually get antimicrobial drugs ()From pharmacy with physician prescription14755.5
Without prescription from pharmacy11041.5
With/without prescription83.0

Do you always finish prescribed antimicrobials ()Yes16568.5