Patel I

Department of Clinical, Social and Administrative Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI­48104, USA

Publications

• Original Article   
  Evaluation of Self Medication Practices in Rural Area of Town Sahaswan at Northern India
  Author(s): Ahmad A*, Patel I, Mohanta GP and Balkrishnan R
  
  Background: Many of the studies have investigated the prevalence and nature of selfâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?medication. It is a common type of selfâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?care behavior among the populace of various countries. World Health Organization promotes the practice of selfâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?medication for effective and quick relief of symptoms without medical consultations to reduce the burden on healthâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?care services, which are often understaffed and inaccessible in rural and remote areas. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the extent and pattern of selfâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?medication among the population (patients) attending pharmacies at study sites and to note the association of selfâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?medication variables with demographic factors. Subjects and Methods: The present study was a community based cross sectional study aimed to gather informatio.. Read More»