Help-seeking behavior and self-medication of a population in an urban area in turkey: Cross sectional study

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Hayran O. E., Karavuş M., Aksayan S.

CROATIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.41, pp.327-332, 2000 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 41
• Publication Date: 2000
• Journal Name: CROATIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.327-332
• Keywords: helping behavior, life style, medically underserved area, medicine, traditional, prescriptions, drug, public health, social behavior, Turkey, OVER-THE-COUNTER, ILLNESS, DRUGS, HEALTH, CARE
• Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim. To define help-seeking behavior and self-medication among people with different symptoms and complaints in an industrialized urban area of Turkey.