Risk factors associated with self-medication among the indigenous communities of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In developing countries like Bangladesh, self-medication has become a predicament associated with health risks and clinical complications. To date, no studies have been conducted on the practice of self-medication among the indigenous population living in Chittagong Hill Tract (CHT).

Objectives

This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of self-medication and analyzing the factors associated with it among the indigenous population in CHT.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted from late October to early December 2020; among different indigenous group populations residing in the three districts of CHT aged 18 or more. A pre-tested and semi-structured questionnaire was developed to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, health stat

SUBMITTER: Saha A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9191716 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature