Self-Medication Practice in Limmu Genet Jimma Zone Southwest Ethiopia: Does Community Based Health Insurance Scheme Have an Influence?

摘要

Background Self-medication, which is a form of self-care, is an important initial response to illness, and many illnesses can be successfully treated at this stage. It is practiced by a considerable proportion of the population and is affected by sociodemographic and economic factors. This study was conducted to assess the practice of self-medication and associated factors in Limmu Genet's town households, Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia.