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Prevalence and factors associated with self-medication with antibiotics among engineering students in the University of Moratuwa: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and factors associated with self-medication with antibiotics among engineering students in the University of Moratuwa: a cross-sectional study

Aslam, AIT; Athapathu, AH; Balasubramaniam, T; Balasubramaniyam, T; Chandima, MAR; Jayawardane, P
URI: http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/23012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/FOMAAS.2024.22

Abstract:

Self-medication is an important public problem across the world, with a varied prevalence ranging from 11.7% to 92%. It has been recognized as a leading cause of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A Sri Lankan study revealed that 11% (108/998) had self-medicated the last time they took antibiotics.

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