Self-medication with over-the-counter drugs among consumers: a cross-sectional survey in a Southwestern State in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study set out to assess the knowledge, perception and practices of consumers regarding self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, the prevalence of risky practices and their associated factors in pharmacy outlets in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria.

Setting

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an interviewer administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis were performed by using SPSS V.23 with statistical significance set at p<0.05.

Participants

658 adult consumers aged 18 years and above.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcome was self-medication, measured using the following question: A positive answer indicates a self-medicated participant. Do you practise self-medication?

Results

SUBMITTER: Akande-Sholabi W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10201223 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature