Table 2 Responses of the 114 study participants to statements relating to antibiotic use. The responses to each statement were scored using a Likert scale
Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neither Agree/Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The possible contribution of veterinary antibiotic use to the development of antibiotic resistance in human infections is worrisome | 1 (0.9%) | 9 (7.9%) | 12 (10.5%) | 62 (54.4%) | 30 (26.3%) |
It is my goal to reduce antibiotic use on farms as much as possible | 1 (0.9%) | 1 (0.9%) | 13 (11.4%) | 67 (58.8%) | 32 (28.1%) |
I don’t have difficulties applying antibiotics when I think I can prevent disease | 5 (4.4%) | 22 (19.3%) | 26 (22.8%) | 40 (35.1%) | 21 (18.4%) |
I feel the need for clear criteria to help me decide whether I should continue or finish an antibiotic treatment | 10 (8.8%) | 24 (21.1%) | 32 (28.1%) | 42 (36.8%) | 6 (5.3%) |
I need to keep my clients satisfied therefore I cannot refuse an explicit demand for antibiotics | 12 (10.5%) | 51 (44.7%) | 21 (18.4%) | 22 (19.3%) | 8 (7%) |