Self-Medication Practices among the Adolescent Population of South Karnataka, India.

Edlin Glane Mathias Anjalin D'souzaSavitha Prabhu

Published in: Journal of environmental and public health (2020)

The present study has shown that the prevalence of self-medication is high among adolescents, and most of them had taken it without consulting a doctor. The study concludes that it is important to create awareness among adolescents regarding self-medication.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
young adults
mental health
adverse drug
risk factors