Table 2 Reasons for self-medication (scale: 1 = not important, 7 = very important)

I don’t want to burden my physician because my problems are not important

My physician told me that I can manage such symptoms on my own

I want to play an active role regarding my health

My relatives, friends, media told me that I can manage such symptoms on my own

I don’t want to go to my physician due to long waiting time

The prescribed treatment from my physician was not successful

I don’t trust my physician