Over the counter self care or self harm A study on risks and benefits of self medication practices in Wardha
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2024/07/069886
- Lead Sponsor
- Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Subjects aged more than 18 years and above who reside in Wardha and visited the pharmacy outlets to purchase medicine(s) during the study.
Individuals participating willingly, voluntarily and providing informed consent.
Individuals who have a history of self-medication or those currently engaging in SMP.
Individuals who have the cognitive ability to understand and respond to questions and participate in qualitative interviews.
Doctors, and healthcare workers who have knowledge of medications.
People who are unwilling to provide informed consent.
Individuals below the age of 18 years.
Individuals with cognitive impairments.
Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
Individuals residing outside the geographical boundaries of Wardha, Maharashtra.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The study is expected to provide insights on the prevalence of self medication practices in WardhaTimepoint: Outcome will be assessed at 8 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method It will help in providing recommendations for interventions to promote responsible self-care practicesTimepoint: Assessment will be done by the end of 24 months