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. 2024 Jan 13;16(1):e52225. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52225

Table 2. Clinical characteristics of study participants.

COVID-19: coronavirus disease-19

Variables Frequency Percentage
Chronic illness
Yes 144 36
No 256 64
Lost friend or relative due to COVID-19
Yes 206 51.5
No 192 48.5
Primary mode of action for any health-related problem
I look up my clinical symptoms online 94 23.5
Consult a well-trained physician 220 55
Consult an expert of alternative medicine 38 9.5
Discuss my symptoms with a pharmacist 30 7.5
Self-administer over-the-counter medications 18 4.5