Prevalence and Determinants of Self-Medication Practices Among Bank of Uganda Staff: a Cross sectional study
Summary
No summary yet. VIRAT can read this paper and write a plain-language summary of its aim, methods, key findings and limitations.
Summarise with VIRAT Free to try with your Science Catalogs account.Abstract
Abstract Background This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of self-medication practices among staff at the Bank of Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected from 369 respondents using structured questionnaires. Analysis included descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, and logistic regression. Results Findings revealed a high prevalence of self-medication at 89.7%. Perceived behavioral control (b = 0.219, p < 0.001) and subjective norms (b = 0.255, p < 0.001) were strong determinants of self-medication practices. Conclusion In conclusion, the study highlights the widespread nature of self-medication among Bank of Uganda employees and underscores the importance of targeted interventions to promote safe medication behaviors within this population.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Pharmacy and Medical Practices
Behavioral Health and Interventions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Research Square
- Publication date
- 16 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint