DETERMINANTS OF SELF-MEDICATION PRACTICE BY TUNISIANS

2018

Background: Self-medication is defined as obtaining and consuming medication without professional supervision regarding indication, dosage, and duration of treatment to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms. Aim of the study: to estimate self medication practice (SMP) among population attending primary health care (PHC) centers and to identify the risk factors for self-medication. The study has also identified types of drugs used in self-medication, and estimated the current knowledge of the studied subjects towards self medication.Also detected the health and direct economic effects of the problem. Methodology: The study was a descriptive study based on cross-sectional approach. The study analysed data from 1100 subjects attending primary health care centers (PHCs) in Mahala city, Gharbia governorate, Egypt. The study was also analysed data from 100 subjects attending Emergency department at Mahala district hospital. Two forms of questionnaires were used in this study; of the...

Health

International Journal of Frontiers in Life Science Research

Background: Self-medication practicing is continuously increasing in the world as a cause of its importance in curing minor symptoms. Aim: This study aimed to assess self-medication factors coupled with Libyan respondents residing in Tripoli city. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed from May to July 2018 in Tripoli city. Data was collected using a previously prepared questionnaire from 160 respondents from different age groups. A descriptive analysis was used for data analysis using SPSS version 20. Results: A self-medication practice of a total of 160 respondents were in this study whose ages ranged from 15 to 60 years. Female was the majority of respondents (58.8%). About 51% of the studied population was at the university level while (31.2%) were literate, and a very small portion of the studied population was illiterate (11.9%). Most of the respondents (46%) practiced self-medication each 6 months once or even longer; however, a small portion of respondent...

International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, 2020

Purpose Health is one of the most basic human rights. Self-medication not only results in many risks, complications and mortalities but also remains a massive economic burden on governments’ pharmaceutical budgets, insurance companies and the general population. The importance of self-medication as one of the worldwide health problems, this paper aims to investigate the extent of this problem and related factors in Sanandaj, Iran in 2018. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted on 838 people who referred to pharmacies in Sanandaj, Iran in 2018. The subjects were selected in 10 pharmacies, 84 in each, randomly. A self-constructed questionnaire was used to collect information about demographic features, prevalence and reasons for self-medication. The data was analyzed statistically by SPSS software. Findings The results show a high prevalence of self-medication, 73.70 per cent among people who referred to the pharmacies in Sanandaj during 2018...

IJISET - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 2023

Results: Self-medication is a fairly widespread phenomenon in the town of Sidi-Bel-Abbès (Algeria), mainly in populated areas. In most cases, medicines are dispensed by the shop assistant, who is unable to assess the consequences of this practice. The majority of pharmacists are present in the dispensary, which means that patients can be properly informed and the consequences of self-medication can be kept to a minimum. The class of drugs used for self-medication varies depending on the period and the town. Painkillers account for the majority, followed by antibiotics, cough suppressants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. Flu and headaches account for the majority, followed by angina, gastric diseases and dermatological diseases. Among the most frequently reported consequences are misuse of medicines and delays in diagnosis. Conclusion: Self-medication is a worldwide phenomenon, and its practice represents a danger for the patient. It is a fairly significant phenomenon in the town of Sidi-Bel-Abbès (Algeria). An awareness-raising program is needed to set limits to its scope, especially in collaboration with dispensing pharmacists because of their direct contact with patients.

Pharmacy World & Science, 2007

Pharmaceutical and Biosciences Journal

Self-medication may be associated with side effects and increases the chance of drug interactions and also affects the potency of treatment and quality of life. This study aims to estimate knowledge, attitude and pharmacy practices concerning the usage of the drugs without prescription and identifying demographic factors that could influence self-medication among the consumers of community pharmacy in Derna- Libya. Cross-sectional study was conducted among 389 participants randomly selected depending on multi-stage random sampling technique. Data were collected by using a structured questionnaire distributed over 10 different regions in Derna city. This study continued over2 months, in our result 215 (55.3%) of total participant used the self medication, most of them were male, the mean age of participants was 37.40±13.190 ranged from 14 to 83 years, most of participants 179(46%) were in university level, 235(60.4%) were in low-income level and 214(55%) were employee. In our result...

Medical Science, 2022

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2020

Aims: This study is set out to explore the prevalence and the influencing factors of self-medication practice, besides, to assess the knowledge levels of Amman’s householders. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using pre-tested questionnaires. The householders (n=601) were randomly selected from two disparate regions in Amman (West and East), which reflect different segments of the society. Results: Self-medication was practised by more than half (53.1%) of Amman’s Householders. The East of Amman householders shows a relatively lower rate (49.7%) of self-medication than the West of Amman ones (56.5%), which can be attributed to the higher ability to pay for medicines and a higher level of knowledge among West residents that might allow them to go directly to the pharmacies without consulting a physician. The relatively severe illness (e.g. respiratory diseases and eye complaints) showed the lowest influence for self-medication, which indicates a good leve...