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Prevalence and predictors of self-medication among university students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Getahun FetensaTadesse TolossaWerku EtafaGinenus Fekadu
Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2021)
The pooled prevalence of self-medication among Ethiopian university students was relatively high compared to the current global health problem with an increase in anti-microbial resistance. Health professionals and concerned bodies should pay attention to raising awareness regarding the consequences of using medications without prescription.
Keyphrases
  • global health
  • risk factors
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • adverse drug
  • microbial community
  • working memory
  • health insurance
  • randomized controlled trial
  • electronic health record