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COVID-19-Induced Dynamics in Self-Medication Practices and Influencing Factors among Pakistani Population

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Web-based analysis highlights increasing self-medication trends in the Pakistani population, suggesting critical healthcare implications.

Self-medication practices surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a significant shift in healthcare behavior.
57% of the respondents reported using medicines without prescriptions, showing a worrying trend linked to the pandemic.
Major predictors of self-medication included family opinion and accessibility issues, potentially complicating public health responses.
The use of herbal products for immunity boosts was prevalent, raising concerns about adverse reactions and safety of self-treatment.

Azeem et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Web-based analysis highlights increasing self-medication trends in the Pakistani population, suggesting critical healthcare implications.

Self-medication practices surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a significant shift in healthcare behavior.
57% of the respondents reported using medicines without prescriptions, showing a worrying trend linked to the pandemic.
Major predictors of self-medication included family opinion and accessibility issues, potentially complicating public health responses.
The use of herbal products for immunity boosts was prevalent, raising concerns about adverse reactions and safety of self-treatment.

Azeem et al. (2025) studied this question.

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