Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Self Medication among Pharmacy Students of Rift Valley University, Abichu Campus, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s): Alemseged Beyene, Edomgenet Getachew, Askalech Doboch, Estifanos Poulos, Kedija Abdurahman and Minyahil AlebachewAlemseged Beyene, Edomgenet Getachew, Askalech Doboch, Estifanos Poulos, Kedija Abdurahman and Minyahil Alebachew
Introduction: Now a day’s self-medication practice is increasing widely due to availability of variety of over the counter medications. Self-medication practice is expected to be higher in health science students due to their exposure to knowledge about different diseases and drugs. If self-medication is used properly it saves time and money spent. Improper self-medication practice or medication abuse may lead to serious adverse drug reactions and possibly fatal consequences and emergence of antibiotic resistant.
Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication among Pharmacy Students in Rift Valley University of the Abichu campus.
Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires which comprise 7 parts among pharmacy st.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7420.1000269
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