The prevalence of self-medication and its associated factors among college students: Cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia

The prevalence of self-medication and its associated factors among college students: Cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia

Background: Self-medication with OTC or prescription drugs is widespread, may impair health, and leads to microbial resistance. Self-medication treats symptoms without a prescription. Self-medication is common among students across disciplines. Thus, this study evaluates medical and non-medical stud...

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Main Authors: Israa Abdullah Malli, Rahaf Ahmed Hubayni, Amirah Mohammed Marie, Dhaii Yahya Alzahrani, Elaf Ismeal Khshwry, Raghad Abdulmohsen Aldahhas, Rahaf Fayez Khan, Syed Faisal Zaidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Subjects:
Self-medication
OTC drugs
Knowledge
Prevalence
Students
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335523003480

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