Assessment of self-medication practices in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in Togo

Sadio, Arnold Junior; Gbeasor-Komlanvi, Fifonsi Adjidossi; Konu, Yao Rodion; Bakoubayi, Akila Wimima; Tchankoni, Martin Kouame; Bitty-Anderson, Alexandra M.; Gomez, Iris M; Denadou, Claudia P; Anani, Joël; Kouanfack, Harold R; Kpeto, Innocent K; Salou, Mounérou; Ekouévi, Didier K.

doi:10.1186/s12889-020-10145-1

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“…When considering reasons behind the use of specific medications, the study in Peru showed that Paracetamol and ibuprofen were mostly used for the alleviation of symptoms like fatigue, fever, muscle pain and sore throat, while paracetamol and azithromycin were mainly used for cough, sneezing, nasal congestion and shortness of breath management. 7 showed a lower prevalence than the one observed by our results, but were comparable to the Peru study. 6 Of 955 participants, the overall prevalence of self-medication to prevent COVID-19 was 34.2%.…”

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Prevalence and predictors of self‐medication drugs to prevent or treat COVID‐19: Experience from a Middle Eastern country

2021

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By the end of 2019, an outbreak of severe viral respiratory infection was reported in China, which later spread to all parts of the world. 1 In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the infection as a pandemic. Later, the causative agent was identified as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease was named Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). 1 This pandemic is the first major pandemic in the 21st century, which in about one and a half year from its reporting in China, affected more than 172 million people around the world and claimed the lives of more than 3.7 million people. 2 The disease varies in its symptoms

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Prevalence and predictors of self‐medication drugs to prevent or treat COVID‐19: Experience from a Middle Eastern country

2021

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“…Moreover, 57.3% of the study samples were married and 42.7% were single. Furthermore, 29.8% of the study participants were illiterate, 54.5% had an elementary education, and 15.7% had a high school diploma or higher. Besides, 31.3% of the study samples were retired, 21.6% were self-employed, and 47.3% were unemployed.…”

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Prevalence and Factors Related to Self-Medication for COVID-19 Prevention in the Elderly

Heshmatifar

Quchan

Tabrizi

et al. 2021

Salmand

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Objectives: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis and health outcomes are among the major human social events of the 21st century. The unknown nature of the disease and the fear of contagion have caused emotional reactions, including the self-consumption of drugs in the elderly. Therefore, this study investigated factors affecting the self-consumption of drugs for COVID-19 prevention in the elderly. Methods & Materials: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was performed on 342 elderly in Sabzevar City, Iran, in 2020. The research units were selected as clusters from 16 health centers. The necessary data were collected by an online self-medication questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS. Results: The Mean±SD age of the study participants was 66.2±5.67 years. The frequency of self-medication to prevent COVID-19 was 190(55.5%); analgesics, vitamins, anti-cold, and antibiotics were the most common drugs used. The major factors associated with self-medication in the COVID-19 pandemic were disease prevention, home quarantine, financial problems, experiencing previous self-medication, and others’ advice. There was a significant relationship between self-medication and education and insurance coverage. No significant relationship was observed between gender, occupation, and marital status, and self-medication. Conclusion: Self-Medication in the COVID-19 epidemic is notable as a crisis threatening the elderly’s health. Controlling and monitoring how the drug is used is among the requirements for protection and health promotion in the elderly.

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“…[12][13][14] In the early pandemic, changes of activity and waves of false information increased fear; therefore, mothers try to prevent from getting infected by practicing selfmedication. [30][31][32] The children's online learning increased their burden, especially for mothers with responsibilities such as nursing or working mothers. 33 Our study in 610…”

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“Anti-COVID-19” Medications, Supplements, and Mental Health Status in Indonesian Mothers with School-Age Children

d'Arqom¹,

Sawitri²,

Nasution³

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IJWH

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The COVID-19 pandemic affects all aspects of life and might cause stress for vulnerable groups such as mothers with school-age children, both housewives and working mothers. With the uncontrolled circulating information about medications, supplements, and herbs that are believed to treat COVID-19, self-medication and misused might escalate. Therefore, this study aims to determine the consumption of "anti-COVID" agents and the mental health of mothers with school-age children in Indonesia. Methods: Online questionnaires regarding medications/supplements for COVID-19 prevention and treatment of "anti-COVID" consumption behavior and mental health using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21) were distributed among Indonesian mothers with school-age children. Data (n = 610) were analyzed; descriptive and association between sociodemographic factors, "anti-COVID" medications consumption, and mental health were presented. Results: A quarter of the respondents were categorized as having mental disorders, with higher scores of DASS-21 was higher in the housewives' group. The incidence associated with age, family expenses, and marital status in the working mothers' group, and only with family expense in the housewives' group. Moreover, the result showed 80% of the respondents consumed "anti-COVID" medications or supplements to prevent COVID-19, with 75% did self-medication without consulting with a healthcare professional. Friends/family and social media were two primary sources of information regarding the "anti-COVID" products. In the housewives' group, their consumption behavior was influenced by education. Meanwhile in the working mothers' group, the consumption behavior was influenced by age, family income, and family expense. In addition, there was no association between the usage of medications/supplements with the respondents' mental health status. Conclusion: This study showed the importance of controlling information and expanding the mother's knowledge to find the correct information to minimize the unwanted effect in the post COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing awareness of mental health issues in the community, especially in the vulnerable population such as mother with school-age children, is necessary to avoid detrimental effects that might occur in the future.

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Assessment of self-medication practices in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in Togo

Cited by 112 publications

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Prevalence and predictors of self‐medication drugs to prevent or treat COVID‐19: Experience from a Middle Eastern country

Prevalence and predictors of self‐medication drugs to prevent or treat COVID‐19: Experience from a Middle Eastern country

Prevalence and Factors Related to Self-Medication for COVID-19 Prevention in the Elderly

“Anti-COVID-19” Medications, Supplements, and Mental Health Status in Indonesian Mothers with School-Age Children

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