Prevalence of unused medications and determinants among the general public in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accumulation, improper storage, and disposal of unused medications in the households have become a growing public health, environmental and economic concern. However, the magnitude, reasons, and disposal practices of the problems are not well studied in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aims to assess the prevalence and determinants of unused medications at household levels in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was used to collect data in Addis Ababa from April to May 2021. A total of 759 households in the Gulele and Lideta sub-cities were included in the survey using systematic random sampling techniques. Data was collected using an interviewer administered questionnaire and structured observation checklis

SUBMITTER: Geremew S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555811 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature