Variables | n (%) |
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Levels of knowledge | |
Good knowledge (≥ 80%) | 30 (6.8) |
Satisfactory knowledge (≥ 60 to < 80%) | 203 (46.0) |
Poor knowledge (≥ 40 to < 60%) | 173 (39.2) |
Very poor knowledge (0 to < 40%) | 35 (8.0) |
Levels of attitude | |
Good attitude (≥ 60%) | 182 (41.3) |
Poor attitude (< 60%) | 259 (58.7) |
Usage of non-toxic dosage | 355 (80.5) |
Adhere to dose prescribed by doctor | 298 (67.6) |
Adhere to frequency prescribed by doctor | 348 (78.9) |
Shared paracetamol with others | 293 (66.4) |
Storing paracetamol for future use | 136 (30.8) |
Situations in which paracetamol is used | |
Fever | 371 (84.1) |
Headache | 400 (90.7) |
Body aches | 221 (50.1) |
Joint aches | 182 (41.3) |
Common cold | 220 (49.9) |
Pain during menstruation | 59 (23.0) |
Prevalence of self-use of paracetamol | 318 (72.1) |
Saves time by avoiding visit to hospital | 218 (68.5) |
Paracetamol is easily available in shops | 140 (44.0) |
Saves cost by avoiding visit to hospital | 114 (35.8) |
I can afford to buy paracetamol | 85 (26.7) |
Source of information | |
Doctor | 308 (69.8) |
Pharmacist | 151 (34.2) |
Nurse | 131 (29.7) |
Media | 112 (25.4) |