RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-DIAGNOSED MALARIA-TYPHOID TRENDS AND ANTIBIOTICS MISUSE AMONG TRADERS AT USELU MARKET, BENIN CITY.
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Self-diagnosis, a pervasive practice in resource-limited settings, poses significant public health concerns. There is a concept of resorting to self-diagnosis and self-medication to manage perceived malaria and typhoid symptoms. This study investigates the link between selfdiagnosed malaria-typhoid trends and antibiotic misuse among traders in Uselu Market, Benin
City, Nigeria. The research aims to examine how frequent self-diagnosis contributes to inappropriate antibiotic use, thereby escalating antibiotic resistance. A correlational design was applied, sampling 322 traders through a stratified random method, using a structured questionnaire for data collection. Data analysis utilized chi-square statistics to test the associations between self-diagnosis, socioeconomic factors, and antibiotic misuse. Findings revealed a high prevalence of self-diagnosed malaria-typhoid (78.3%) and a significant level of antibiotic misuse (69.2%) among respondents. A notable association exists between selfdiagnosis and misuse of antibiotics (p<0.001), with socioeconomic status influencing selfdiagnosis but not antibiotic misuse. This study emphasizes the critical need for targeted public health education on accurate diagnosis and responsible antibiotic use to curb resistance. Recommendations include enhancing healthcare accessibility and implementing awareness campaigns to inform traders of the risks associated with self-diagnosis and improper antibiotic consumption. Further research studies should investigate self-diagnosis and antibiotics misuse in different regions for a better understanding.
City, Nigeria. The research aims to examine how frequent self-diagnosis contributes to inappropriate antibiotic use, thereby escalating antibiotic resistance. A correlational design was applied, sampling 322 traders through a stratified random method, using a structured questionnaire for data collection. Data analysis utilized chi-square statistics to test the associations between self-diagnosis, socioeconomic factors, and antibiotic misuse. Findings revealed a high prevalence of self-diagnosed malaria-typhoid (78.3%) and a significant level of antibiotic misuse (69.2%) among respondents. A notable association exists between selfdiagnosis and misuse of antibiotics (p<0.001), with socioeconomic status influencing selfdiagnosis but not antibiotic misuse. This study emphasizes the critical need for targeted public health education on accurate diagnosis and responsible antibiotic use to curb resistance. Recommendations include enhancing healthcare accessibility and implementing awareness campaigns to inform traders of the risks associated with self-diagnosis and improper antibiotic consumption. Further research studies should investigate self-diagnosis and antibiotics misuse in different regions for a better understanding.
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