Self-medication practice in Kathmandu Metropolitan City: A cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT:

Objectives:

Self-medication is increasingly popular among people in developing nations like Nepal where the expense of healthcare is relatively high and over-the-counter) medications are widely and easily accessible. Although this method has certain advantages, it is also clear that it has some drawbacks, including the potential for adverse drug reactions, drug resistance, medication interactions, and increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the use of self-medication in nine wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (ward no. 4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 17, 23, 31, and 32).

Methods:

This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted in the chosen wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan city for 3 months from August to October 2021. A semi-structured questionnaire was

SUBMITTER: Ghimire P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9989370 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature