Secondary outcome measures | Pooled estimate (95% CI) | Heterogeneity (I2) | |
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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% |