Reason

Frequency (n)

Percentage (%)

p-value

Due to my knowledge of medicines acquired during training

61

18.9

0.001

Due to fear of contracting COVID-19 in healthcare facilities

69

21.4

Medicines were recommended by healthcare workers

59

18.3

Medicines were recommended by friends/relatives

54

16.7

It is time-consuming to go to the hospital

62

19.2