Table 3 Factors considered by veterinarians in antimicrobial prescription: results from continuing professional development courses
Continuing professional development courses. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Item | Yes | No | ||||
Responses | (%) | Responses | (%) | |||
The cost of the antibiotic | 46 | 44.2% | 11 | 10.6% | ||
Method of administration | 42 | 40.4% | 8 | 7.7% | ||
Frequency of patient visits | 25 | 24.0% | 5 | 4.8% | ||
Withdrawal Period | 64 | 61.5% | 13 | 12.5% | ||
Regulations and laws | 14 | 13.5% | 4 | 3.8% | ||
Financial benefit and profit | 15 | 14.4% | 3 | 2.9% | ||
Drug Interaction | 44 | 42.3% | 7 | 6.7% | ||
Culture and Sensitivity | 27 | 26.0% | 7 | 6.7% | ||
Distribution in affected tissues | 26 | 25.0% | 3 | 2.9% | ||
Antimicrobial resistance | 48 | 46.2% | 9 | 8.7% | ||