Elements of knowledge/responses

Frequency

(F)

Percent

(%)

Nonprescription drug requires basic knowledge about drug action.

Right

244

85.9

Wrong

11

3.9

Uncertain

29

10.2

When sic it is always necessary to seek the services

of a health professional.

Right

243

85.6

Wrong

24

8.5

Uncertain

17

6.0

Non-prescribed drugs can lead to side effects possibly leading to death.

Right

177

62.3

Wrong

30

10.6

Uncertain

70

27.1

Non-prescribed drugs can lead to drug resistance.

Right

155

54.6

Wrong

48

16.9

Uncertain

81

28.5

Continuous use of non-prescribed drugs

can cause dependency.

Right

130

45.8

Wrong

81

28.5

Uncertain

73

25.7

Non-prescribed drugs lead to complication of disease state.

Right

182

64.1

Wrong

47

16.5

Uncertain

55

19.4

The reading and understanding of leaflet in the drug pack is important before taking medicine.

Right

233

82.0

Wrong

17

6.0

Uncertain

34

12.0