| VARIABLE | FREQUENCY | PERCENTAGE |
| Self-Medication |
|
|
| Yes | 182 | 45.5 |
| No | 218 | 54.5 |
| Total | 400 | 100 |
| Triggering Factors |
|
|
| Toothache | 130 | 71 |
| Gum Problems | 24 | 13.1 |
| Facial Swelling | 13 | 7.1 |
| Bad Breath | 12 | 6.6 |
| Mobile Tooth | 3 | 1.6 |
| Total | 182 | 100 |
| Type of Medication |
|
|
| Analgesics | 118 | 65 |
| Antibiotics | 27 | 15 |
| Native Herbs | 25 | 14 |
| Salt and Water | 12 | 6 |
| Total | 182 | 100 |
| Source of Medication |
|
|
| Pharmacy | 110 | 60 |
| Local drug store | 22 | 12 |
| Tradomedical Store | 20 | 11.5 |
| Family and Friends | 30 | 16.5 |
| Total | 182 | 100 |
| Reason for Self-Medication |
|
|
| Previous Prescription | 82 | 45 |
| Lack of Finance | 75 | 41.5 |
| Advice from Family | 25 | 13.5 |
| TOTAL | 182 | 100 |