| Self-medication |
|
| Yes |
102(40.8) |
| No |
148(59.2) |
| History of previous self-medication |
|
| Yes |
63(25.2) |
| No |
187(74.8) |
| Type of medicine used |
|
| Modern only |
43(42.2) |
| TDM only |
36(18.5) |
| Both modern and TDM |
18(17.6) |
| Reason for self-medication |
|
| Easily accessing medicines |
26(25.5) |
| Disease not serious |
22(21.6) |
| Timesaving |
20(19.6) |
| Poor health service provision |
15(14.7) |
| Cost saving |
13(12.7) |
| Lack of trust on prescribers |
6(5.9) |
| Common Indications for self-medication |
|
| Morning sickness |
40(39.2) |
| Headache |
35(34.3) |
| Upper respiratory tract infections |
30(29.4) |
| Dyspepsia |
22(21.6) |
| Urinary tract infections |
20(19.6) |
| Cough and cold |
16(15.7) |
| Diarrhea |
14(13.7) |
| Allergic rhinitis |
8(7.8) |
| Source of modern medication for self-medication |
|
| Pharmacies/drug stores |
60(24) |
| Leftover medicine |
32(12.8) |
| Sharing with family, friends or neighbors |
10(4) |
