Open AccessPrevalence and pattern of antibiotic self-medication practice in an urban population of Kerala, India: A cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
Aparna Rajendran,
Kiran G Kulirankal,
P S Rakesh,
Sobha George
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of community medicine/indian journal of community medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.375
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1998-3581
pISSN - 0970-0218
DOI - 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_33_19
Subject(s) - sore throat , self medication , medicine , cross sectional study , medical prescription , family medicine , azithromycin , antibiotics , population , pharmacy , antibiotic resistance , environmental health , nursing , surgery , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Self-medication involves the use of medicinal products by a consumer to treat self-recognized disorders or symptoms or intermittent or continued use of a medication prescribed by a physician for chronic or recurring diseases or symptoms. Practicing self-medication for antibiotics is a major factor fueling the emergence of drug resistance. This study would help health-care providers in creating public awareness on the dangers of antibiotic abuse.