Prevalence of self-medication for acute respiratory infections in young children in Namibia:

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dc.contributor.authorKamati, Monika
dc.contributor.authorGodman, Brian
dc.contributor.authorKibuule, Dan
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-24T10:01:17Z
dc.date.available2023-08-24T10:01:17Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.descriptionResearch article
dc.description.abstractBackground: Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-fives. However, self-medication and “self-care” care practices remain common especially among informal settlements in Namibia. Consequently, we sought to ascertain the rationale for this to guide future activities. Method: Mixed method approach among residents in an informal settlement in Namibia to determine the extent of health seeking behaviors and the rationale for any self-medication. Results: Of the 100 informal households surveyed, 60% used self-medication for ARIs including cold/flu medication, paracetamol and decongestants. There was no self-purchasing of antibiotics. The main drivers of self-medication were a perceived diagnosis of ARI as “minor or mild” as well as long waiting times and queues to receive care at public health facilities. Conclusion: The majority of households in this settlement self-medicate for ARIs. There is need for outreach primary health care services in the future in townships to screen and appropriately manage ARI to address concerns. This can include increasing pharmacy services. Key words: self-medication; prevalence; ARIs; Namibia
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Namibia, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, University of Strathclyde, Busitema University
dc.identifier.citationKamati, M., Godman, B., & Kibuule, D. (2019). Prevalence of self-medication for acute respiratory infections in young children in Namibia: findings and implications. Journal of research in pharmacy practice, 8(4), 220.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.60682/jkyv-4x34
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCore
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases
dc.titlePrevalence of self-medication for acute respiratory infections in young children in Namibia:
dc.title.alternativefindings and implications
dc.typeArticle
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