Patterns of Self-medication Practices by Caregivers to Under-five Children in South-Western Nigeria

Figures & data

Table 1. Socio-demographic profiles of focus group discussion participants.

Caregivers profile	(N = 86) (Number)
Local Government Area
Alimosho LGA	43
Ife East	43
Age group
19–29	24
30–39	49
40–49	9
50–59	3
Sex
Male	26
Female	60
Marital status
Never married	12
Married	74
Number of Children
<2	10
4-Feb	65
5 and above	11
Ages of Children
<1 years	30
1–2 years	41
3–4 years	59
5 years and above	54
Family size
3	11
6-Apr	67
7 and above	8
Religion affiliation
Christian	46
Muslims	40
Highest Education Qualification
No formal education	5
Primary school	11
Junior high school	7
Senior high school	37
University	26
Occupation
Official	12
Self-employed	59
Housewife	8
Unemployed	7
Place of residence
Urban	41
Rural	45
Distance to clinic (minutes)
<10	4
10	13
20	16
30	21
40-1hr	32`
Family monthly income
< ₦10,000	11
₦10,000-₦30,999	33
₦31,000- ₦60,999	27
₦61,000- ₦90,999	11
₦91,000- ₦120,999	3
₦121,000 and above	1
Medical insurance
Yes	5
No	81
Existence of chronic disease
Yes	3
No	83