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Information source for those who practiced self-medication (n = 82)
| Information source | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Reading material | 25 | 30.5 |
| Advice from pharmacist | 21 | 25.6 |
| Advice from friend | 16 | 19.5 |
| Advice from physician / nurse, but without prescription | 11 | 13.4 |
| Advice from traditional healers | 3 | 3.7 |
| Others | 6 | 7.3 |
