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Table 2 Association of age range with practice of SM

From: Exploration of self-medication practice in Pokhara valley of Nepal

Age Range (Years)

Have you taken self-medication without doctors’ advice in the last 6 months?

Total (%)

P value

No

Yes

< 19

6 (2.98)

4 (1.99)

10 (4.97)

0.044*

20–29

19 (9.45)

18 (8.95)

37 (18.41)

30–39

30 (14.92)

13 (6.47)

43 (21.39)

40–49

31 (15.42)

10 (4.97)

41 (20.40)

50–59

14 (6.96)

19 (9.45)

33 (16.42)

> 60

23 (11.44)

14 (6.96)

37 (18.41)

Total(Percent)

123 (61.19)

78 (38.81)

201 (100.00)

  1. * Pearson’s Chi-square test