Author : Maryam bashir
Keyword : Self-medication, covid-19, antibiotic resistance, adverse drug reactions, over-the-counter medications
Subject : Social sciences
Article Type : Original article (research)
DOI : 10.55737/qjss.254768849
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Abstract : The main objective was to identify the pattern of self-medication (use of medicinal products without prescription) and it’s associated socio-demographic factors (income, geographical area, gender, education level, e.t.c.) A cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 40 participants. Multi-stage sampling technique was used and sample was selected from 5 sectors and 5 sub-areas of the city. Univariate analysis was conducted for descriptive statistics. Two bivariate regression models were used. Self-medication and it’s relation to COVID-19 was also analysed. Most common symptoms for which self-medication was practised included headaches and migraines (27.27%) Results were analysed through SPSS version 26. Prevalence of self-medication behaviours in Islamabad was estimated to be 70%. Knowledge, perceptions and attitudes related to self-medication were also analysed. People who reported self-medication behaviours often receive information through internet and social media. Self medication rate is more prevalent in women, persons who are married, and in people with existing co- morbid conditions.
Article by : Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences QJSS
Article add date : 2024-05-09
How to cite : Maryam bashir. (2024-May-09). Pattern of self-medication and associated factors: a study in islamabad, pakistan. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/1739