<p>Prevalence and Drivers of Self-Medication Practices among Savar Residents in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study</p>

• DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s256272
• Publication Date: 2020-07-07T23:21:43Z
• Authors: Mst Sabrina Moona...; Mohammed A Mamun; Md Estiar Rahman; Md Firoz Mahmud; AHM Shamim Al Mamun; Md Sajib Rana; David Gozal
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Background: Self-medication practice (SMP) is widely adopted among residents of such countries as Bangladesh. However, the major determinants SMP have only scarcely been evaluated. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to fill knowledge gap by assessing prevalence and determining factors SMP. Methods: A convenience sample individuals residing in Savar (Dhaka, Bangladesh) > 16 years age suffering from an illness 2 months underwent face-to-face interviews during January–February, 2019. Results: Among 520 interviewees fulfilling entry criteria, was reported 60.2%. Drug shops, previous or prescription, consulting with peers (friends relatives) were most sought sources SMP, whereas simple illness, higher fees, unsatisfactory health-care services, delayed access motives. From regression analysis, sociodemographic risk being older (compared < 18 years), married, illiterate having education), engaged any occupation (ie, service, business, homemaker, others compared student), chronic illness. Conclusion: highly prevalent exhibits significant socioeconomic determinants. Development proper health care–access systems public education should be implemented reduce rate Keywords: self-medication practice, prevalence, factors, sociodemographic, rural Bangladeshi people