Prevalence, pattern and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 among residents in Umuahia, Abia State, Southeast Nigeria: policy and public health implications

Prevalence, pattern and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 among residents in Umuahia, Abia State, Southeast Nigeria: policy and public health implications

Background COVID-19 has led to restrictions on movements and lockdown measures, which have resulted to higher utilization of over-the-counter drugs compared to prescription-only drugs. This study determined the prevalence, pattern and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 prevention and treatme...

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Main Authors: Chidinma Ihuoma Amuzie, Kalu Ulu Kalu, Michael Izuka, Uche Ngozi Nwamoh, Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu, Franklin Odini, Kingsley Metu, Chigozie Ozurumba, Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Subjects:
covid-19
self-medication
prevalence
pattern
pandemic
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40545-022-00429-9

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40545-022-00429-9

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