Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
Self-Medication Among King Khalid University Students, Saudi Arabia
Sultan M Alshahrani1, Sirajudeen Shaik Alavudeen1, Khaled M Alakhali1,2
1Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Purpose:
This study objective was to explore the pattern of self-medications among King Khalid University students, Saudi Arabia.
Patients And Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted over five months among King Khalid University students, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Results:
Among all the study participants, nearly 98.7% were practicing self-medication. Headache (75.9%), cough and cold (52.5%), and fever (35.6%) and body pain (24.6%) were the most reported symptoms. Use of painkillers (91.6%) was significantly predominant among the medical students, whereas non-medical students used antibiotics (35.4%).Time saving (64.2%), mild symptom (51.7%) and quick relief (36.9%) were the reasons behind seeking self-medication in this study.
Conclusion:
Self-medications was common in King Khalid University. Educational programs are highly recommended.
Related Concept Videos
Drug Dependence
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena
Bioavailability Study Design: Healthy Subjects Versus Patients
Dosage Regimen: Individualization
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients
Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Potential Scenarios
