Frequency (%) n = 149 | Reason | |
77 (51.7%) | Risk of adverse effects | Reason against self-medication |
62 (41.6%) | Risk of using wrong medication | |
79 (53%) | Risk of misdiagnosis of illness | |
46 (30.9%) | Risk of drug interaction | |
44 (29.5) | Risk of drug abuse and dependence | |
46 (30.9%) | Risk of progression of case | |
79 (54.9%) | Symptoms last for more than one week | Reason for seeking medical consultation |
52 (36.1%) | Symptoms are worsening | |
40 (27.8%) | Presence of severe pain | |
34 (23.6%) | Used medication is not effective | |
4 (2.8%) | Side effects of used medication | |
36 (25%) | Thinking the problem is serious | |
12 (8.3%) | In case of mental problem |