Information sources, attitudes, and practices of Self-Medication by Jordanian patients: A cross-sectional study

Al‐Qerem, Walid; Bargooth, Afnan; Jarab, Anan S.; Akour, Amal; Heshmeh, Shrouq Abu

doi:10.1016/j.jsps.2023.01.015

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“…Which is in contrast with a study conducted in Jordan were pharmacist was found to be the major source. 29 The reason could be the widespread use of internet sources and social media by the general public these days. Next to the other source Unauthorized Health Practitioners (UHP) were also involved in higher number 43 (18.14%).…”

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Assessment of Self-Medication Practices and Associated Factors by Clinical Pharmacists in a Rural Population of Arunachal Pradesh, India

Sarkar,

Mahalwar

2024

J. Young Pharm.

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Background: Self-medication is a major concern for health authorities worldwide. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Self-medication and its associated factors in a rural community of India. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional prospective community based unicentric study was designed and conducted for a period of 10 months from July 2022 to May 2023 in a newly established Drug Information and Patient Counseling Centre at a rural setup in India. The data was acquired; compiled and categorized. Continuous data were expressed as mean and standard deviation, while descriptive analysis was expressed as percentage. Results: Of the total 312 participants, 237 were found to have practiced Self-medication. Analysis of the data revealed that the prevalence of Self-medication in the region was 67.13%. People with a college degree (52.32%) and middle-class incomes (55.27%) were found to practice Self-medication in higher number. The most frequently used drugs for self-medication in the area were analgesics and antipyretics (24.05%), followed by acid suppressants (17.29%). Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of self-medication was determined to be 67.13%. It was noticed that a higher education did not prevent people from developing the habit of Self-medication; rather, it played a significant role in it. Therefore, in order to encourage the public to understand the serious consequences of Self-medication, the Drug control authorities and health policy makers need to invest some resources in this effort by engaging clinical pharmacists in rural areas.

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Assessment of Self-Medication Practices and Associated Factors by Clinical Pharmacists in a Rural Population of Arunachal Pradesh, India

Sarkar,

Mahalwar

2024

J. Young Pharm.

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“…Which is in contrast with a study conducted in Jordan were pharmacist was found to be the major source . 49 .The reason could be the widespread use of internet sources and social media by the general public these days. Next to the other source unauthorized health practitioners (UHP) were also involved in higher number 43(18.14%).…”

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Assessment of self-medication practices and associated factors by clinical pharmacists in rural population of Northeast India

2023

Journal of Chemical Health Risks

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Background and Objectives: Self-medication is a major concern for health authorities worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-medication with allopathic and other medicines and its associated factors in the rural community. Materials and Methods:A cross sectional prospective community based unicentric study was designed and conducted for a period of 10 months from July 2022 to May 2023 in a newly established Drug Information & Patient Counseling Centre and its Mobile Pharmaceutical Care Unit at Jollang village of Arunachal Pradesh, India.The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) V26 was used to perform the statistical analysis. The data was acquired; compiled and categorized. Continuous data were expressed as mean standard deviation, while descriptive analysis was expressed as percentage. Results:Of the total 312 participants, 237 were found to have practiced SM in the last three months. Analysis of the data revealed that the prevalence of SM in the region was 67.13%. It was observed to be higher in men (58.23%) than in women (41.77). In addition, people with a college degrees (52.32%) and middle-class incomes (55.27%) were found to practiceSelf-medication in higher number.The most frequently used drugs for selfmedication in the area were analgesics and antipyretics (24.05%), followed by acid suppressants, or PPIs (17.29 %). Major complaints for opting self-medication were headache (18.14%) and fever (16.14%). Conclusion:In this study, the prevalence of self-medication was determined to be 67.13 percent. Furthermore, it was noticed that a higher education did not prevent people from developing the habit of self-medication; rather, it played a significant role in it. Hence, to encourage the public to understand the serious consequences of self-medication, the Drug Control Agency

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Assessment of knowledge, behaviour and awareness towards antibiotic use and resistance: a cross sectional study from south Jordanian society

Al-Btoush

Aleidi

Al-Odinat

et al. 2023

Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research

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Objectives This study aims to evaluate public knowledge about antibiotic use and resistance among the population in southern Jordan (a deprived region). Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out and 435 participants completed the questionnaire that contained four sections: socio-demographic information, participants’ knowledge and behaviour about antibiotic use, the roles of physicians and pharmacists in antibiotic misuse and the level of participants’ awareness regarding antibiotic resistance. The data were analysed using the statistical package for social science. The Chi-square test of independence was used to compare the categorical variables. Key findings Approximately 53% of the participants exhibited negative behaviour towards antibiotic use. The highest proportion was among those with an education level of middle school (73.3%), non-medical field employees (58%) and non-employee participants (60.8%). About 48.0% of the participants have a high level of knowledge and awareness about antibiotic resistance. This was more evident among those of the age group between 17 and 27 years old, who have bachelor’s degrees or work in both the medical and non-medical fields. Nearly 57.5% of the participants were not asked by the physician for diagnostic tests before prescribing antibiotics, and 66.9% obtain antibiotics from the pharmacy without a prescription. Conclusions Good awareness about antibiotic resistance in the community of southern Jordan does not prevent negative behaviour of antibiotic use. Physicians and pharmacists are strong contributors to antibiotic resistance. This demonstrates the need for regulatory actions to limit the access to and overuse of antibiotics.

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Information sources, attitudes, and practices of Self-Medication by Jordanian patients: A cross-sectional study

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Assessment of Self-Medication Practices and Associated Factors by Clinical Pharmacists in a Rural Population of Arunachal Pradesh, India

Assessment of Self-Medication Practices and Associated Factors by Clinical Pharmacists in a Rural Population of Arunachal Pradesh, India

Assessment of self-medication practices and associated factors by clinical pharmacists in rural population of Northeast India

Assessment of knowledge, behaviour and awareness towards antibiotic use and resistance: a cross sectional study from south Jordanian society

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