Assessment of self-medication practices in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in Togo

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Authors

Arnold Junior Sadio · University of Lomé

Fifonsi Adjidossi Gbeasor‐Komlanvi · University of Lomé

Yao Rodion Konu · Centre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique

Akila Wimima Bakoubayi · Centre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique

Martin Kouame Tchankoni · Centre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique

Alexandra Bitty-Anderson · Programme PAC-CI

Abstract

One-third of the individuals in high-risk populations in Lomé practiced self-medication. Intensifying awareness campaigns is crucial to fight misinformation about alleged COVID-19 prevention products on social media.

Topics & Keywords

Antibiotic Use and Resistance COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 58-58

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-10145-1

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