Exploring self-care choices: a qualitative study of self-medication insights among university students in Lira City, Northern Uganda.

Background: Self-medication, the practice of treating health issues without professional medical guidance, is a widespread phenomenon among students globally, raising concerns about potential consequences. This study investigates perceptions and knowledge of self-medication among students from a university in Uganda.

Methods: We conducted a qualitative study, with 20 in-depth interviews and 3 focus group discussions among students.