Table 2.

Reasons for self-medication with antibiotics among the study participants (n* = 580).

Reason for SMA	Frequency	Percentage	Percentage of cases
No need to visit physician for minor illness	261	31.1%	45.6%
Same treatment experience	190	22.6%	32.9%
Quick relief	182	21.7%	31.7%
Suggested by family or friends	126	15%	21.8%
Doctor would prescribe the same	68	8.1%	12.0%
More economic than hospital	13	1.5%	2.3%
Total	840	100%	146.3%

n* = multiple responses.