Parameters

Absolute frequencies (n)

Relative frequencies (%)

Origin of self-medication drugs

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

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