Journal of Criminology and Forensic Studies ISSN: 2640-6578
Research Article
Self-Medication in Medical Students: A Cross Sectional Survey
Published: 2021-02-22

Abstract

Self-medication involves individuals or their carers administering a medical drug of their own choice for symptomatic relief and in the hope of a “cure”, without seeking professional medical advice. The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at was to identify the occurrence of self-medication among medical students. We observed 50 cases of self-medication (from a total of 500 subjects).

Keywords

Self Medication; Medical Students; Cross Sectional Survey