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CHAPTER THREE: MATERIALS AND METHODS
3.1 Data Collection Procedure
To achieve the first objective of the study—investigating the common antibiotics used in Nakawa Division—a structured questionnaire was administered to 50 employees from five purposively selected poultry farms within the division. Each farm contributed ten participants to the study.
Sample Questionnaire
Dear Respondents,
My name is MUGARURA GASTON, a postgraduate student at Kyambogo University pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemistry. I am conducting a research study titled “Determination of Antibiotic Residues in Chicken Meat.” This study is a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Master’s degree. Kindly note that the information provided will be used strictly for academic purposes and treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Part I: BIO DATA
(Please tick the appropriate option)
Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female
Age: ☐ 20–29 years ☐ 30–39 years ☐ 40–49 years ☐ 50–59 years
Marital Status: ☐ Single ☐ Married ☐ Widow
Education Level: ☐ Certificate ☐ Diploma ☐ Degree ☐ Master’s
Work Duration on this Farm: ☐ Less than 1 year ☐ 2–4 years ☐ Above 5 years
Farm Name: ______________________________
Part II: COMMON ANTIBIOTICS USED ON THIS FARM
Please tick the antibiotics commonly used:
| Antibiotic | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Tetracycline | ☐ | ☐ |
| Oxytetracycline | ☐ | ☐ |
| Enrofloxacin | ☐ | ☐ |
| Penicillin | ☐ | ☐ |
| Chloramphenicol | ☐ | ☐ |
If other antibiotics are used, please specify: ________________________
Who administers these antibiotics?
| Personnel | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Myself | ☐ | ☐ |
| Veterinary doctor | ☐ | ☐ |
| Staff | ☐ | ☐ |
Where do you obtain these antibiotics?
| Source | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Brought by veterinary doctor | ☐ | ☐ |
| Veterinary drug shop | ☐ | ☐ |
| Hawkers | ☐ | ☐ |
Other, specify: ___________________________
Why do you use these antibiotics?
| Reason | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Easily accessible | ☐ | ☐ |
| To treat sick birds | ☐ | ☐ |
| Affordable | ☐ | ☐ |
| Effective | ☐ | ☐ |
| Easy to administer | ☐ | ☐ |
