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To study the significant behaviors and practices among people regarding treatment of common health problems with medicines themselves without proper medical consultation or doctors prescription.

Factors influencing Self-medication practices among adults residing in rural Bantwal taluk, Dakshina Kannada.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/01/016852
Enrollment
210
Registered
2019-01-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Anjali R
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult population ranging from 18 years to 65 years of age. Randomly selected individuals from households those who are willing to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are bedridden and mentally challenged.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Understanding the burden of self-medication practices and its influencing factors among rural population.Timepoint: April last week.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Understanding the burden of self-medication practices and its influencing factors among rural population.Timepoint: April last week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Affan K

Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

navya.vyas@manipal.edu9538126121

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026