CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-MEDICATIO AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN THE CITY OF HYDERABAD, TELANGANA    

Authors : Hanvitha Khambampati, Student, IIHMR University; Dr. Jagajeet Prasad Singh, Professor, IIHMR University

Publishing Date : 2023

DOI : https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196869427.nsp.2023.eb.ch-15

ISBN : 978-81-968694-0-3

Pages : 60-63

Chapter id : IIHMR/NSP/EB/EHMP/2023/Ch-15

Abstract : William Osler once asserted that the inclination to resort to medicine is perhaps the most distinctive trait setting humans apart from animals. However, this inclination can be problematic if an individual engages in self-medication, taking medications without consulting a medical professional.

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Cite : Khambampati, H., & Singh, J. P. (2023). Cross-Sectional Study On Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Self-Medicatio And Its Determinants In The City Of Hyderabad, Telangana (1st ed., pp. 60-63). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196869427.nsp.2023.eb.ch-15

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