WHO EMRO | Prevalence of self-medication in university students: systematic review and meta-analysis PDF version

Background: Self-medication can lead to serious consequences but its overall prevalence in students is not known. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-medication in students through a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on the prevalence of self-medication in students across the world.

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