Prevalence And Pattern Of Self-Medication Among Clinical Medical Students Of Ahmadu Bello University In Zaria
Suleiman Muktar SALKA, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2023
Abstract:
Self-medication among medical students is on the increase. Though the WHO recommends the practice of self-medication, inappropriate use can lead to several consequences. Various factors influence the pattern of self-medication, the choice of drugs, reasons, duration of treatment, likelihood to see a doctor after not getting relief and the type of ailment it is being used for.