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Self-medication with over the counter drugs, prevalence of risky practice and its associated factors in pharmacy outlets of Asmara, Eritrea.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Although over the counter (OTC) drugs are believed to be relatively safe, their inappropriate use could have serious implications. The aim of the study was to assess the practice of self-medication, prevalence of risky practice and its associated factors in pharmacy outlets of Asmara, Eritrea. METHODS:A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 609 customers in 20 pharmacy outlets in Asmara between August and September, 2017. Two-stage cluster sampling was employed and data were collected using a structured questionnaire through face to face exit interviews. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression were performed using SPSS (version 22). RESULTS:Of the 609 customers, 93.7% had practiced self-medication with OTC drugs; of which 81.8% were at risky practice. On average, each participant was using OTC drugs at least once a month (Median?=?1, IQR?=?3.67). Educational level (p?

SUBMITTER: Tesfamariam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6364400 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Self-medication with over the counter drugs, prevalence of risky practice and its associated factors in pharmacy outlets of Asmara, Eritrea.

Tesfamariam Sirak S   Anand Indermeet Singh IS   Kaleab Ghide G   Berhane Samson S   Woldai Biruck B   Habte Eyasu E   Russom Mulugeta M  

BMC public health 20190206 1


<h4>Background</h4>Although over the counter (OTC) drugs are believed to be relatively safe, their inappropriate use could have serious implications. The aim of the study was to assess the practice of self-medication, prevalence of risky practice and its associated factors in pharmacy outlets of Asmara, Eritrea.<h4>Methods</h4>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 609 customers in 20 pharmacy outlets in Asmara between August and September, 2017. Two-stage cluster sampling was e  ...[more]

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