Table 5 Bivariate analysis of factors associated with antimicrobial self-medication
Factors | Crude PR | 95%CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Disease that the child was thought to be suffering from | |||
Malaria | 1 | – | – |
Flu | 1.36 | 0.98-1.88 | 0.06 |
Diarrhoea | 1.56 | 0.99-2.46 | 0.05 |
Pneumonia | 1.18 | 0.64-2.15 | 0.60 |
Others | 1.11 | 0.70-1.74 | 0.67 |
Source of medication | |||
Pharmacy | 1 | – | – |
Drug shop | 1.40 | 1.09-1.79 | 0.009 |
Clinic | 0.53 | 0.40-0.71 | p < 0.001 |
Medicine container at home | 1.78 | 1.45-2.18 | p < 0.001 |
Others | 1.23 | 0.81-1.87 | 0.32 |
Knowing risks of self-medication | |||
Yes | 1 | – | – |
No | 1.43 | 1.10-1.86 | 0.008 |