Figures & data
Table 1 Study characteristics
Table 2 Prevalence of self-medication
Table 3 Common illnesses leading to self-medication, reasons to practice self-medication, and factors associated with self-medication
Table 4 Drugs used in self-medication, where they are obtained, and who suggests their use
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