Open AccessPrevalence of self-medication for acute respiratory infections in young children in namibia: Findings and implications
Author(s) -
Monika Kamati,
Brian Godman,
Dan Kibuule
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of research in pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2319-9644
pISSN - 2279-042X
DOI - 10.4103/jrpp.jrpp_19_121
Subject(s) - medicine , self medication , outreach , pharmacy , respiratory tract infections , public health , family medicine , health care , informal settlements , environmental health , pediatrics , nursing , psychiatry , political science , respiratory system , law , economics , economic growth
Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-fives. However, self-medication and "self-care" care practices remain common, especially among informal settlements in Namibia. Consequently, we sought to ascertain the rationale for this to guide the future activities.