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Self-medication against COVID-19 in health workers in Conakry, Guinea

Data regarding the prevalence and consequences of self-medication during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa are very limited. The study aimed to explore the frequency and risk factors of self-medication against COVID-19 by health personnel in this study. This cross-sectional study took place in June 20...

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Main Authors:	Abdoulaye Toure (Author), Saidouba C. Camara (Author), Alioune Camara (Author), Mamoudou Conde (Author), Alexandre Delamou (Author), Ibrahima Camara (Author), Salifou T. Bangoura (Author), Alimou Camara (Author), Mamadou B. Diallo (Author), Mamadou B. Keita (Author), Kaba Kourouma (Author), Robert Camara (Author), Jean-Francois Etard (Author), Alpha-Kabinet Keita (Author)
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Published:	AOSIS, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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