Parameters | Absolute frequencies (n) | Relative frequencies (%) |
Origin of self-medication drugs |
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Pharmacies | 56 | 72.4 |
Medicine cabinet (home) | 15 | 19.0 |
Bio store | 8 | 10.3 |
Traditional medicine practitioners | 7 | 8.6 |
Online purchase | 5 | 6.9 |
Offered by an acquaintance | 5 | 6.9 |
Street | 0 | 0.0 |
Benefits of self-medication on Facebook |
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|
Accessibility | 53 | 67.8 |
Saving time | 26 | 33.3 |
The effectiveness of the advice provided | 22 | 28.8 |
Savings on consultation fees | 15 | 18.6 |
Others | 11 | 13.6 |