Perceived Reason for Self-Medication: A case study of students of UMT Lahore

Abstract

Many individuals belonging to lower socioeconomic statuses may resort to SM as a cost-effective alternative, unaware of the potential health hazards. Garg evaluated the effect of health education involvement on antibiotic awareness and perception among market women in Nigeria, suggesting the potential effectiveness of targeted interventions. The accessibility of drugs without a prescription in local pharmacies adds another layer to this complex problem. Although with these concerning realities, there is a notable lack of works addressing SM in Pakistan, and no considerable measures have to be used to tackle the growing problem. This study aims to fill this critical gap by presenting comprehensive insights into students of the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, (UMT). Previous experiences with self-medication, the financial challenge that leads to self-medication, and, the awareness level of UMT youth regarding self-medication.