Background: Despite the growing research interest in self-medication, little information has
been available about its major determinants especially in develo** countries. This …

This study set out to evaluate self-medicated antibiotics and knowledge of antibiotic
resistance among undergraduate students and community members in northern Nigeria …

The sale of antibiotics without medical prescription has been observed in many countries.
The practice is more pronounced in develo** and low income countries where legislations …

OBJECTIVE: Ear nose and throat foreign bodies in children are one of the most common
emergencies faced by otorhinolaryngologists. Our objective in the study conducted in the …

Self-medication is a common practice in develo** countries but little is known about its
determinants. Self-medication leads to drug resistant pathogens and serious health hazards …

The required ability of individuals to practise 'responsible self-medication'on minor ailments
without medical practitioners' attention is demonstrably lacking among mothers of under-five …

Aim: Odontalgia is a painful condition which is commonly associated to self-medication. The
study was to determine the prevalence of self-medication practices among dental patients …

Background: Self-medication could be harmful to health even though it has some proven
advantages. Medical students are future doctors whose disposition to pharmacotherapy may …

Introduction: Improper self-medication of Over the Counter (OTC) drugs and/or drugs from
earlier prescription may result in adverse drug reactions and/or serious drug interactions …

In recent times, global discourse has been concerned with the well-being of older adults.
This is borne out by the fact that the population of older adults is increasing as people are …