Assignment: 2 Frame a Research question based on the above scenario. Formulate the General and Speciﬁc Objectives for the study. Describe the Methods procedures and analysis plan which will be used to conduct the study.

Assignment: 2 Frame a Research question based on the above scenario. Ans: Self-medicating with antibiotics—what are the risks? Self-medication with antibiotics is dangerous. First, patients may overlook their true diagnosis and fail to get the proper treatment without a clinical assessment by a trained medical practitioner. Second, individuals may not know the right dose for their ailment, which might lead to adverse consequences. Third, self-medication with antibiotics may promote antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Finally, self-medicating with antibiotics may delay or prevent medical treatment, which might be deadly. Formulate the General and Speciﬁc Objectives for the study. Ans: The objectives of this research are to determine the prevalence of antibiotic self-medication among the general population as well as to identify the factors that have a role in this behaviour. To be able to construct solutions to the problem, it would be good to have a better understanding of its breadth. The following is a list of specific objectives for the study: 1. To find out how many individuals treat themselves with antibiotics without consulting a doctor. 2. To identify the factors that are associated with the use of antibiotics for the purpose of self-medication. 3. To get a sense of the general public's attitude about the practice of utilizing antibiotics for one's own self-medication. 4. To determine the degree to which the general public is knowledgeable about the proper use of antibiotics and the potential adverse consequences that may result from doing so. Describe the Methods procedures and analysis plan which will be used to conduct the study. Ans: 1. In order to conduct the research, a representative cross-section of the population will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. 2. The respondent's self-medication behaviour will be questioned, including the frequency with which they self-medicate as well as the kind of medications they typically make use of. 3. The questionnaire will also contain questions about the respondent's knowledge of self-medication, including whether or not they are aware of the potential risks and detrimental consequences of such practices. 4. The information gleaned from the questionnaire will be evaluated in order to identify patterns in people's approaches to self-medication and evaluate the level of awareness that the respondents have towards self-medication. (Bilal et al., 2016) Develop a Questionnaire to collect the information for the study. Ans: 1. What are your thoughts on the practice of people treating themselves with antibiotics? 2. In your perspective, what kinds of side effects might occur when people treat themselves with antibiotics? 3. In your view, what kinds of steps might be taken to reduce the amount of people who treat themselves with antibiotics? (Antibiotics: How They Work, Uses, Side Effects and How to Use, n.d.) Set Budget and timeline for the study. Ans: Antibiotic self-medication is rising for several reasons. Most antibiotic users don't understand dose and side effects. Thus, unregulated pharmaceutical use may cause major negative effects. Self-medication is the use of pharmaceuticals to treat diseases or symptoms one has independently recognized or the irregular or continuous use of prescribed medication for chronic or recurring illnesses or symptoms. Self-medication may lead to missed diagnosis and ineffective treatments due to the lack of clinical examination by a trained medical professional. This research examines antibiotic self-medication in the general population and its causes. This cross-sectional survey will poll the public. A representative sample will be interviewed and surveyed in person. The questionnaire will include demographics, health, self-medication, and antibiotics. Data will be examined to evaluate antibiotic self-medication frequency and determinants. Investigations take six months. Study costs $10,000. References: Antibiotics: How they work, uses, side effects and how to use. (n.d.). Antibiotics: How They Work, Uses, Side Effects and How to Use. Retrieved October 29, 2022, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/10278 Bilal, M., Haseeb, A., Khan, M. H., Arshad, M. H., Ladak, A. A., Niazi, S. K., Musharraf, M. D., & Manji, A. A. K. (2016, May 1). Self-Medication with Antibiotics among People Dwelling in Rural Areas of Sindh - PMC. PubMed Central (PMC). Retrieved October 29, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4948439/