Mean ± standard deviation

U

p

Yes

No

Presence of continuous medication

59.2 ± 14.3

39.5 ± 14.5

3103.3

<0.001

Knowledge of commercial name of medication

56.5 ± 14.7

63.9 ± 12.1

3226.5

<0.001

Keeping extra medication at home

51.6 ± 17.2

58.8 ± 14.8

7206

0.001

Requesting prescription from doctor

46.7 ± 15.2

35.8 ± 16.6

1239.5

<0.001

Consulting a pharmacist for meds

43.3 ± 17.4

45.5 ± 14.7

3383

0.011

Using herbal/Traditional methods

48.0 ± 14.4

42.9 ± 16.5

7369

0.027

Discontinuing treatment early

48.4 ± 17.5

45.6 ± 15.4

7308

<0.001

Buying over-the-counter medication

49.0 ± 16.9

56.7 ± 16.1

7642.5

<0.001

Seeking medication usage information online

37.4 ± 10.4

54.2 ± 16.8

423.5

0.008

Seeking medical help for side effects

53.7 ± 15.1

41.1 ± 15.1

6826

0.011

Supporting ban on over-the-counter medication

45.4 ± 17.2

41.0 ± 11.3

3679

0.011