Statements | Disagree or Strongly disagree (n, %) | Neither agree or disagree (n, %) | Agree or Strongly agree (n, %) | No Response (n, %) | ||||
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I will always want antibiotics for my child’s cough, cold or flu symptoms | 43 | 86% | 4 | 8% | 1 | 2% | 2 | 4% |
My child will be sick for a longer period if he/she does not receive an antibiotic for cough, cold or flu symptoms | 40 | 80% | 4 | 8% | 5 | 10% | 1 | 2% |
I generally know if my child needs an antibiotic before seeing the doctor for cough, cold or flu symptoms | 17 | 34% | 9 | 18% | 23 | 46% | 1 | 2% |
I will go to another doctor if my doctor does not prescribe antibiotics for my child for cough, cold or flu symptoms | 44 | 88% | 4 | 8% | 1 | 2% | 1 | 2% |
I usually go to the doctors if my child has been unwell with cough, cold or flu symptoms for longer than 3 days | 17 | 34% | 7 | 14% | 25 | 50% | 1 | 2% |
I am more satisfied with the doctor visit if I am prescribed antibiotics for my child with cough, cold or flu symptoms | 36 | 72% | 7 | 14% | 6 | 12% | 1 | 2% |
I am always guided by what my doctor recommends for my child with cough, cold or flu symptoms | 8 | 16% | 6 | 12% | 35 | 70% | 2 | 4% |
I always have to initiate the discussion of antibiotics before my doctor would be willing to prescribe antibiotics for my sick child with cough, cold or flu symptoms | 32 | 64% | 20 | 20% | 6 | 12% | 2 | 4% |
I usually know what I want out of my doctor’s appointment before I go | 13 | 26% | 17 | 34% | 19 | 38% | 1 | 2% |
I will take my child to see a doctor if he/she has a high temperature (over 40 °C) | 4 | 8% | 3 | 6% | 41 | 82% | 2 | 4% |
I will take my child to see a doctor if he/she has a temperature (37 °C - 40 °C) | 18 | 36% | 12 | 24% | 29 | 38% | 1 | 2% |