Table 3 Reasons of SM
From: Prevalence of self-medication practice among health sciences students in Kermanshah, Iran
Reasons | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Prior experience about the illness | 145 (58) |
Non-seriousness of the illness | 135 (54) |
Availability | 123 (49.2) |
Prior experience about the drug | 122 (48.8) |
Inadequate time to attend the doctor’s office | 96 (38.4) |
Saving time | 95 (38) |