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Self-Medication and its Associated Factors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.
- Source :
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Iranian Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research . Mar/Apr2024, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p268-271. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Self-medication is a global concern among professionals and non-professionals, with a rapid increase in prevalence. The study aims to assess the prevalence of self-medication and its associated factors among university students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in three universities, and a total of 817 college students participated in this study. Results: About 75.40% of the participants reported using medications without a professional prescription. The category of analgesics was the most commonly used in self-medication (82.80%), while the most common symptom was a headache (81.50%). Almost 74.10% percent of participants who have practiced self-medication stated that the reason was the "lack of time to consult a physician." Most participants who have used self-medication (90.30%) stated that the source of knowledge was "previous prescription." Conclusions: Health education programs concerning self-mediation should be held in university settings to improve attitudes and practices toward self-mediation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17359066
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Iranian Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177448098
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_302_22