Table 7 Perceived illnesses/symptoms for which antibiotics are used for self-medication
Author, year | Perceived illnesses/symptoms | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Bogale et al. 2019 [25] | Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). | 60.1% |
Common cold | (32.6%), | |
common febrile illness | (28.7%), | |
diarrhea | (27.1%), | |
malaria | (3.7%). | |
Kassa et al. 2022 [30] | Respiratory problems | 29 40.3 |
Gastro intestinal problems | 28 38.9 | |
Skin problems | 3 4.2 | |
Urinary tract problems | 6 8.3 | |
Unidentified cases | 6 8.3 | |
Demissie et al. 2022 [32] | Aches and pains | (15.5%) |
Typhoid and typhus | (8.1%) | |
Cough | (6.3%) | |
Community acquired Pneumonia (CAP) | (3.4%) | |
Diarrhea | (4.3%) | |
amebiasis | (2.5%) | |
Tonsillitis | (1.7%) | |
wound | (1.5) | |
Mossa et al. 2012 [35] | Headache | 30(38.5) |
Fever | 28(35.9) | |
Cough | 11(14.1) | |
Diarrhea | 8(10.2) | |
Abdominal pain | 8(10.2) | |
Joint & back pain | 28(35.9) | |
Nausea & vomiting | 6(8.5) | |
Other | 6(8.5) |