Prevalence, pattern and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 among residents in Umuahia, Abia State, Southeast Nigeria: policy and public health implications

• Main Authors: Chidinma Ihuoma Amuzie (Author), Kalu Ulu Kalu (Author), Michael Izuka (Author), Uche Ngozi Nwamoh (Author), Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu (Author), Franklin Odini (Author), Kingsley Metu (Author), Chigozie Ozurumba (Author), Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background COVID-19 has led to restrictions on movements and lockdown measures, which have resulted to higher utilization of over-the-counter drugs compared to prescription-only drugs. This study determined the prevalence, pattern and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 prevention and treatme...