The national average percentage use of antibiotic in 106 health facilities was 60.7% (Min 0, Max 100) and this is a significant deviation from the STGs.
By level of health facilities (Figure 23), the percentages were 55.7% for hospitals (n=7), 66.8% for health centers (n=19) and 58.9% for health stations (n=80). But the mean variation was insignificant (P>0.05).
Figure 23 Prevalence of antibiotic use in the treatment of Non-Pneumonia ARTI by level of PHCFs
The percentage varied in the six regions (Figure 24) between 33.9% (Amhara) and 80% (Benishangul-Gumuz) showing better compliance with STGs in the Amhara region and least compliance in Benishangul-Gumuz region. The mean variation was also significant (P<0.05).
Figure 24 Prevalence of antibiotic use in the treatment of non-pneumonia ARTI in six regions
