|
Justified reasons for practicing self-medication
|
Previous experience or familiarity of treatments
|
31.3% (21.5, 41.1)
|
97.95%,
|
|
Perceived mildness of the illness
|
31.1% (26.0, 36.2)
|
85.41%
|
|
Affordability of self-medication
|
26.6% (17.0, 36.1)
|
98.02%
|
|
Time saving nature
|
19.4% (14.1, 24.7)
|
91.27%
|
|
Suitability for emergency care
|
16.6% (9.4, 23.8)
|
93.83%
|
|
Less expectation in health facilities
|
13.6% (8.3, 18.9)
|
73.59%
|
|
Top three classes of drugs used
|
Analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs
|
46.1% (36.2, 56.1)
|
95.91%
|
|
Antimicrobial agents
|
28.2% (19.6, 36.8)
|
96.56%
|
|
Gastrointestinal agents
|
14.9% (7.8, 21.9)
|
95.06%
|
