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Reasons for Self-Medication Practice Among Students (n = 433).
| Reasons | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| The similarity of symptoms with past illness | 145 | 33.49 |
| Perceive illness as mild | 83 | 19.17 |
| Self-medication is cheaper | 79 | 18.24 |
| Need quick relive | 50 | 11.55 |
| Friends’ suggestion | 31 | 7.16 |
| Long waiting time in health service | 25 | 5.77 |
| Others | 20 | 4.62 |
