A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING SELF-MEDICATION AMONG PATIENTS VISITING OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT IN A SELECTED HOSPITAL OF DELHI

A Descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice regarding self-medication among patients visiting outpatient department in a selected hospital of Delhi. A sample of 100 patients was selected using convenient sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and self-expressed checklist was administered to assess the knowledge and practice regarding self-medication. The data analysis and interpretation were done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Most of the patients visiting outpatient department had average knowledge regarding self-medication and 99% of the patient considered self-medication as an acceptable practice. There was no correlation found between knowledge and practice regarding self-medication.