Frequency (%) n = 149 | Reasons for self-medication |
61 (42.4%) | Health problem is not serious |
45 (31.3%) | knowledge on drugs and disease helps |
16 (11.1%) | I don’t have insurance |
13 (9%) | Avoidance of waiting long time at clinics |
9 (6.3%) | Physicians advice of self-management |
3 (2.1%) | Suggestion of a relative/friend |
8 (5.6%) | Self-need to play an active role |
7 (4.9% | Learning opportunity |
6 (4.2%) | I do not trust my physician |
3 (2.1%) | Physician prescription was not effective |
1 (0.7%) | Embarrassed of discussing own symptoms |
0 (0%) | High cost of medical consultation |
0 (0%) | Seeking quick relief |