Health Literacy and Self-Medication Behavior among Undergraduate Students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19587675 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sunday Itasanmi (0000-0002-2136-583X, University of Ibadan, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 61-70 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Philippine Social Science Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2672-3107 • E-ISSN: 2704-288X |
| Publisher | University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.52006/main.v7i2.962 |
| OpenAlex | W4404710999 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
This study investigated the relationship between health literacy and self-medication among undergraduate students in Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional survey design, researchers collected data from 279 students via a structured questionnaire. Analysis revealed that most students possess adequate health literacy but engage in low self-medication practices. While a weak association exists between health literacy and self-medication, researchers found significant differences in self-medication behavior based on gender and living arrangements. The study concludes that solely enhancing health literacy may not substantially reduce self-medication among students. Therefore, interventions should consider gender, incorporate other relevant factors, and promote responsible healthcare practices alongside health literacy initiatives
Health care · Health literacy · Literacy · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Educational Methods and Media Use · Medicine · Psychology
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |