Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2023
Self-medication with natural products during disease outbreaks in developing countries poses significant public health challenges yet remains relatively unexplored the published literature. This study aims to assess implications of such practices, address state and quality evidence, identify gaps literature, explore determinants contributing factors, elucidating implications, propose possible solutions. Using a modified systematic literature review methodology, 20 articles were selected from 1,683 reports after applying rigorous selection criteria assessment using AXIS critical evaluation tool. The findings revealed dearth concerning self-medication outbreaks, highlighting need for further investigation this domain. Key included gender, acquisition, ideological while common side effects comprised diarrhoea, stomach pain, sweating, headache, nausea/vomiting. Notably, was associated reduced communication healthcare providers, leading underreported effects. It also creates false sense safety which may potentially exacerbate spread prevailing disease. In conclusion, rampant use necessitates increased awareness among population, encouraging individuals seek professional medical care support when faced outbreaks.
Язык: Английский