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Table 4 Pooled estimates of secondary outcome measures among self-medicated clients

From: Epidemiology of self-medication in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Secondary outcome measures

Pooled estimate (95% CI)

Heterogeneity (I2)

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%

  1. CI confidence interval