Table 4. Types, sources, and consultation for self-medication and measures taken if the problem persists.
| Questions | Frequency n (%) |
|---|---|
| Types of self-medication | |
| Analgesics | 120 (72.3) |
| Antibiotics | 16 (9.6) |
| Native herbs | 16 (9.6) |
| Others | 14 (8.4) |
| Purchase of medicines from | |
| Pharmacy shop | 122 (73.5) |
| Hospital pharmacy | 37 (22.3) |
| Traditional home | 7 (4.2) |
| Advice is given by | |
| Relatives | 35 (21.1) |
| Friends | 23 (13.9) |
| Personal knowledge | 71 (42.8) |
| Pharmacist | 30 (18.1) |
| Mass media | 7 (4.2) |
| If problem persists | |
| Visit a dentist | 119 (71.7) |
| Visit a medical practitioner | 39 (23.5) |
| Continue with the same medicine | 8 (4.8) |