Prevalence and Determinants of Self-Medication Practices Among Bank of Uganda Staff: a Cross sectional study
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Background This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of self-medication practices among staff at the Bank of Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected from 369 respondents using structured questionnaires. Analysis included descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, and logistic regression. Results Findings revealed a high prevalence of self-medication at 89.7%. Perceived behavioral control (b = 0.219, p < 0.001) and subjective norms (b = 0.255, p < 0.001) were strong determinants of self-medication practices. Conclusion In conclusion, the study highlights the widespread nature of self-medication among Bank of Uganda employees and underscores the importance of targeted interventions to promote safe medication behaviors within this population.
