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Prevalence, practice, determinants and adverse effects of self-medication among young people living in a suburban community of Ekiti, Nigeria: A community-based cross-sectional study

Tosin Anthony Agbesanwa
Solomon Olusoji Abidemi
Ibrahim Azeez Oyemomi
Aina Felixelix Olukayode
Babatola Olarinre Adefunke
Awelewa Babatope Ebenezer
Owoyemi John Ayodeji
Inubile Adekoya Joshua
Fadare Joseph Olusesan

20244 citationsOpen accessAfe Babalola University

Abstract

Adverse reactions and drug addiction were negative fallouts of self-medication, which can affect the health of young people as they grow into adulthood. Therefore, monitoring of drug outlets must be taken seriously by government agencies to prevent the worsening of the negative effects of self-medication.

Research topics

Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1177/20503121241261002

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