Table 2.
Self-medication for COVID-19 among the HCPs
| Parameter | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-medication | ||
| Yes | 243 | 36.3 |
| No | 423 | 63.2 |
| No response | 3 | 0.5 |
| Total | 669 | 100.0 |
| Names of medications used | ||
| Zinc Sulphate | 5 | 2.0 |
| Vitamin C | 18 | 7.4 |
| Chloroquine | 14 | 5.7 |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 9.1 |
| Ivermectin | 23 | 9.5 |
| No response | 161 | 66.2 |
| Total | 243 | 100.0 |
| Reason for taking medication* | ||
| Symptoms of COVID | 52 | 21.3 |
| Definite exposure to a patient diagnosed with COVID | 76 | 31.2 |
| Probable exposure to a patientdiagnosed with COVID | 37 | 15.2 |
| Prophylaxis against contracting COVID-19 | 111 | 45.6 |
| Psychological assurance | 17 | 6.9 |
| No reason | 9 | 3.7 |
| Was taking the medication beneficial? | ||
| Yes | 199 | 81.9 |
| No | 31 | 12.8 |
| No response | 13 | 5.3 |
| Total | 243 | 100.0 |
*Multiple responses