KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF SELF MEDICATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OF UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN-CITY, EDO STATE.

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of self-Medication Among Undergraduate student of University of Benin, Benin City, Edo state. Three research questions were raised to guide this study.

The descriptive research design was adopted for this study and random sampling technique was used to select 100 (one hundred) students in the University of Benin Data was collected from the 100 undergraduate using a closed ended questionnaire with twenty (20) items. The data collected was analyzed and interpreted using simple frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation.

The results of the Researcher shows that undergraduates students in the University of Benin possess positive Attitude towards Self Medication and it Dangers but however, still indulge in the practice. Also from the data collected and analyzed, it is observed that undergraduates in the University of Benin have Good Knowledge of Self Medication as well as the potential risks and Dangers Associated with it .Lastly, it was discovered from the responses provided by the undergraduate in the University of Benin. They possesses positive attitudes towards Self Medication and it Dangers but however still indulge in the practice. It was recommended that Health Campaigns should frequently be organized to curb the prevalence of self-Medication .It was recommended Utilizing interactive and participatory learning methods such as group discussions ,role playing and case studies can enhance students engagement and facilitate deeper understanding and retention of health education concepts. And lastly, it was recommended Educational institution should integrate health education modules into the standard curriculum to ensure that students receive consistent and structured education on the risks and consequences of Self Medication.