Table 3.
Perceptions of Disposal Practices of Unused Medicines Among Patients in Selected Public Health Centers of Dessie Town, Northeast Ethiopia (n=263)
| Statement | Strongly Disagree n (%) | Disagree n (%) | Neutral n (%) | Agree n (%) | Strongly Agree n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unused medicines present potential risks at home? | – | – | 51(19%) | 212 (80.60%) | – |
| Children are more vulnerable to the risks associated with unused medicines | – | 5 (1.90%) | 53 (20.15%) | 205 (77.94%) | – |
| There is a lack of adequate information on safe disposal of unused household medicines | – | – | 48 (18.25%) | 215 (81.74%) | – |
| Pharmacists and other health-care professionals should provide advice on safe disposal of unused and expired medicines | – | 65 (24.71%) | 67 (25.47%) | 131 (49.80%) | – |