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Self-medication for dysmenorrhea among Serbian medical students

Authors :
D Ana Tomas
D Dragana Zaklan
M Milica Paut-Kusturica
J Olga Horvat
S Ivor Kolarski
S Mia Manojlović
M Kristina Stepanović
S Veljko Ćućuz
Source :
Hospital Pharmacology, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 1058-1066 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES), 2021.

Abstract

Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common disorder in women, with a significant impact on quality of life. Aim: The objective of this academic study was to investigate the severity of dysmenorrhea in female students of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, to estimate the self-medication prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea, to identify the most commonly used conventional, herbal, homeopathic remedies and manner of their usage, as well as non-pharmacological measures in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Material and Methods: This study was performed on a random sample of 100 respondents from different departments of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, from December 1st to December 15th, 2016. The data were obtained by using a standardized questionnaire. Results: The sample included 59 female medical students and 41 female students of the other study groups. Most of the respondents had medium expressed symptoms due to dysmenorrhea (48.0%). The most common symptoms were cramps and pain in the lower abdomen, anxiety, and appetite changes. 11% of respondents were absent from classes at the university minimum one day of each menstrual cycle, because of dysmenorrhea. 66% of respondents used drugs due to symptoms of dysmenorrhea. The most commonly used group of drugs were non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (75.76%), primarily ibuprofen (53.03%), and diclofenac (10.61%). Self-medication prevalence was 48.48%. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, dysmenorrhea symptoms significantly impact the quality of life.

Details

ISSN :
23349492
Volume :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Hospital Pharmacology - International Multidisciplinary Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....db3462533162ac90d8e5803b62edd883
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5937/hpimj2102058m