Knowledge, attitude, and practice analysis of corticosteroid use among patients: A study based in the United Arab Emirates

Mahdy, Amina; Hussain, Nadia; Khalidi, Doaa Al; Said, Amira S.A.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2017.7.1234409022017

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“…Once or twice daily use of clobetasol cream was common as reflected in a previous study [15] (Fig. 2).…”

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confidence: 53%

“…The main reason for using TC was to have aesthetic effect [14]. Majority of the participants had higher secondary and graduate level of education as found in a previous study [15] (Table 1).…”

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confidence: 63%

“…About three-fourth o were not aware of the harmful effects of clobetasol cream. A study conducted by Mahdy et al in the UAE found the same knowledge pattern among the users [15]. On the contrary, very few (1.6%) were able to mention some adverse effects about the topical use of TCs, which was less compared to a previous study (11.2%) [15].…”

Section: Studies Conducted In Various Countries Includingmentioning

confidence: 77%

“…Study by Sendrasoa et al also supported the However, there was extreme lack of knowledge among the users about harmful fourth of the females were not aware of the harmful effects of clobetasol cream. A study conducted by Mahdy et al in the UAE found the same knowledge pattern among the users [15]. On the contrary, very few (1.6%) were able to mention some topical use of TCs, which was less compared to a previous study The availability of TCs as OTC medicine was one of the major causes of their misuse [6,15].…”

Section: Studies Conducted In Various Countries Includingmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…The availability of TCs as OTC medicine was one of the major causes of their misuse [6,15]. Pharmacists can play an important role towards minimizing adverse drug reactions (AD through promoting proper counseling, improve the situation [16].…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice

Ansari

Palaian

Ibrahim

et al. 2019

JPRI

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Aims: The current study aimed to evaluate female consumers’ knowledge and practice about harmful effects of topical clobetasol applied on the face for cosmetic purposes. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Randomly selected community pharmacies, well known cosmetic shops and shopping malls of Hail region, Saudi Arabia from March 2018 to June 2018. Methodology: We included 391 participants who only used ‘clobetasol’ as a topical steroid at the time of interview, responses were collected as per the study tool and analyzed using SPSS for Windows, Version 16.0. Chicago, SPSS Inc.. Results: Relatives (28.1%), friends (25.6%) and community pharmacists (15.6%) contributed significantly towards using topical clobetasol cream. In 86.2% of the cases, the pharmacists who dispensed clobetasol did not inform the consumer about the harmful effects. Purchasing the cream without prescription (P = 0.025) was significantly associated with age. In the study, 41.9 % of the females experienced adverse effects, with the commonest one being hair growth on face (23%) followed by dermatrophy (14.8%); with a significant association with frequency of use (p<0.001). Conclusion: There was haphazard use of topical clobetasol by females and they were unaware of the adverse effects. Over-the-counter availability of topical clobetasol, lack of knowledge about harmful effects, and lack of counseling on its safety profile by community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals are mainly responsible for its misuse and harmful consequences.

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“…Once or twice daily use of clobetasol cream was common as reflected in a previous study [15] (Fig. 2).…”

Section: Studies Conducted In Various Countries Includingmentioning

confidence: 53%

Section: Studies Conducted In Various Countries Includingmentioning

confidence: 63%

Section: Studies Conducted In Various Countries Includingmentioning

confidence: 77%

Section: Studies Conducted In Various Countries Includingmentioning

confidence: 88%

Section: Studies Conducted In Various Countries Includingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice

Ansari

Palaian

Ibrahim

et al. 2019

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Evaluation of knowledge, experiences, and fear toward prescribing and dispensing corticosteroids among Egyptian healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study

Barakat,

Mansour,

Hassan Elnaem

et al. 2023

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal

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Descriptive Study: Attitude and Behaviour Regarding Oral Corticosteroid Use in Bebita Clinic Cicurug, Sukabumi in 2019

Nabila

Tubarad²,

Azzahra³

2022

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Background: Corticosteroids are derivatives of steroid hormones that have the effect of inhibiting the inflammatory response. Glucocorticoid is the type of corticosteroid that is easy to obtain and has a high anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, glucocorticoids are often used in various therapies. However, the use of this drug should be monitored since its side effects can be harmful to the health as paralytic effects or even lethal effects. Purposes: This study aims to determine the behavior of using oral corticosteroids in patients at the Bebita Cicurug Clinic, Sukabumi. Methods: This is a descriptive quantitative research study. Data collection was done from September to December 2019. The respondents of this study were 96 subjects of Bebita Cicurug Clinic with a history of oral glucocorticoid usage. The data was taken using a questionnaire and medical records. Result: The most widely used glucocorticoid type is Methylprednisolone 4 mg and dexamethasone 0,5 mg. Overall, 89.6% of respondents used corticosteroids for a week or less. A total of 21.9% had tried to get corticosteroids without a prescription (self-medication), and all of them didn't get restricted on purchasing corticosteroids. Conclusion: In general, patients in this study had good behavior in using corticosteroids (using steroids according to a doctor's prescription), but 21.9% had tried to get corticosteroids without a prescription, and all of them didn't get restricted on purchasing corticosteroids. Doctors and health workers must clearly explain prescribed drugs' benefits and side effects, especially in patients with chronic diseases. Then ensure that the patient has understood the benefits and side effects of the medications used.

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice analysis of corticosteroid use among patients: A study based in the United Arab Emirates

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The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice

The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice

Evaluation of knowledge, experiences, and fear toward prescribing and dispensing corticosteroids among Egyptian healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study

Descriptive Study: Attitude and Behaviour Regarding Oral Corticosteroid Use in Bebita Clinic Cicurug, Sukabumi in 2019

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