Table 1 Symptoms for which antibiotic self-medication was used
Symptoms | % (n = 33) | Symptoms | % (n = 77) |
|---|---|---|---|
NFPE group | FPE group | ||
Runny nose | 30 | Sore throat | 60 |
Flu | 21 | Runny nose | 12 |
Sore throat | 15 | Flu | 10 |
Abscess | 12 | Diarrhoea | 09 |
Toothache | 10 | Toothache | 04 |
Tonsil infection | 06 | Sinusitis | 03 |
Ear infection | 06 | Acne | 01 |
Oral ulcers | 01 | ||
Total | 100 | Total | 100 |