Patients self-medicating over fear of contracting virus in hospital
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Article Author: Patients self-medicating over fear of contracting virus in hospital
Media Source: The Star (Kenya)
Date: 10 May 2020
In Kenya, patients are opting to self-medicate and skipping treatments such as dialysis sessions and cancer treatments due to the fear of contracting Covid-19 at hospitals. Reasons for self-medicating include the stigma associated with the virus, curfews, partial lockdowns and the requirements for physical distancing. The…
In Kenya, patients are opting to self-medicate and skipping treatments such as dialysis sessions and cancer treatments due to the fear of contracting Covid-19 at hospitals. Reasons for self-medicating include the stigma associated with the virus, curfews, partial lockdowns and the requirements for physical distancing. The Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital added patients with chronic diseases had used inappropriate pain-relieving medications that worsen their conditions.