FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PRACTICE OF SELF-MEDICATION AMONG BANKERS IN SELECTED NEW GENERATION BANKS IN ILORIN KWARA STATE NIGERIA
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2015
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Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania
Abstract
Self-medication which is a form of irrational use of drugs is fast becoming a global issue, and affecting all works life,
including the Nigerian Banking Industry. This study investigated the factors influencing the practice of self-medication
among bankers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was conducted in five new generation banks, namely: Fidelity
Bank, Diamond Bank, Zenith Bank, Access Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank. Information was gathered through
questionnaire administration and a total of 240 bankers were included in the study. The data were analysed using the
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0.The study made use of tables, simple percentage and chats to
present the data retrieved from the field. Major factors influencing the practice of self-medication as revealed in the study
include: busy nature of the banking job (64%), knowledge of drug to take (91%), nature of sickness (85%), extent of
severity of sickness (82%) and desire for a faster relief from sickness (46%). The practice of self-medication is also
affected by respondents’ age, years of experience, annual income and business unit as test of association were
statistically significant (P<0.05). Stiffer government regulation and a downward trend in work pressure are key to
alleviating the practice of self-medication in the Nigerian Banking industry and achieving meaningful sustainable
development in the Sector.
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Factors, Influencing, Practice, Self-Medication, Bankers, Sickness, Sustainable Development, Sustainability.