Self-medication with herbal remedies and pharmaceuticals for COVID-19 among healthcare students in Maputo.

Rafael EJ, Barbosa F, Rugunate S, Hlashwayo DF

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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-53105-2
Published: 2026 Jun 16
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@article{allodium:10.1038/s41598-026-53105-2,
  title = {Self-medication with herbal remedies and pharmaceuticals for COVID-19 among healthcare students in Maputo.},
  author = {Rafael EJ and Barbosa F and Rugunate S and Hlashwayo DF},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Scientific reports},
  doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-53105-2},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-53105-2}
}

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EJ, R., F, B., S, R., & DF, H. (2026). Self-medication with herbal remedies and pharmaceuticals for COVID-19 among healthcare students in Maputo.. Scientific reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-53105-2

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