The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria
Abraham Onyedinefu,
Gift Ogechi Osuagwu
Abstract:This work examined the use of over-the-counter drugs and its health implications in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria. The objective of the study is to empirically interrogate the prevalence of over-the-counter drug use in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria; the factors influencing it, and its health implications. The study used a mixed methods research approach, with 204 respondents selected through a multistage sampling procedure. The structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interview (IDI) guide a… Show more
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