Table 7.
Perceived illnesses/symptoms for which antibiotics are used for self-medication
| Author, year | Perceived illnesses/symptoms | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bogale et al. 2019 [25] | Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). | 60.1% |
| Common cold | (32.6%), | |
| common febrile illness | (28.7%), | |
| diarrhea | (27.1%), | |
| malaria | (3.7%). | |
| Kassa et al. 2022 [30] | Respiratory problems | 29 40.3 |
| Gastro intestinal problems | 28 38.9 | |
| Skin problems | 3 4.2 | |
| Urinary tract problems | 6 8.3 | |
| Unidentified cases | 6 8.3 | |
| Demissie et al. 2022 [32] | Aches and pains | (15.5%) |
| Typhoid and typhus | (8.1%) | |
| Cough | (6.3%) | |
|
Community acquired Pneumonia (CAP) |
(3.4%) | |
| Diarrhea | (4.3%) | |
| amebiasis | (2.5%) | |
| Tonsillitis | (1.7%) | |
| wound | (1.5) | |
| Mossa et al. 2012 [35] | Headache | 30(38.5) |
| Fever | 28(35.9) | |
| Cough | 11(14.1) | |
| Diarrhea | 8(10.2) | |
| Abdominal pain | 8(10.2) | |
| Joint & back pain | 28(35.9) | |
| Nausea & vomiting | 6(8.5) | |
| Other | 6(8.5) |