Predisposing factors to the practice of self-medication in Brazil: Results from the National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines (PNAUM).
Emilia da Silva PonsDaniela Riva KnauthÁlvaro Vigonull nullSotero Serrate MenguePublished in: PloS one (2017)
The use of medicines via self-medication in Brazil is relatively frequent and influenced by previous experience and familiarity with the medications, and is more common among women and individuals with low self-assessment of health.