2023
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1267171
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward over-the-counter antipyretics among fever patients: a cross-sectional study in the context of a policy change KAP of OTC antipyretics

Yan Zhang,
Shuchang Liang,
Tao Zhu

Abstract: BackgroundOn January 8, 2023, a change in the control policy for COVID-19 was implemented in China, whereby patient self-management of fever typically entails the utilization of over-the-counter fever-reducing medications.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward over-the-counter (OTC) antipyretics among fever patients.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2022 and February 2023 at author’s hospital in Wuhan, China, among fever patie… Show more

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“…In the “COVID-19” node, the most relevant literature explored the impact of nondrug policy interventions on COVID-19 transmission in three Colombian cities ( 26 ). The latest literature is a cross-sectional survey of patients with fever on their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors toward over-the-counter antipyretics (OTC) ( 27 ). The highly cited literature discussed the role and activities of community pharmacists in the public health crisis, with special emphasis on their contribution to the prevention of COVID-19 ( 28 ).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the “COVID-19” node, the most relevant literature explored the impact of nondrug policy interventions on COVID-19 transmission in three Colombian cities ( 26 ). The latest literature is a cross-sectional survey of patients with fever on their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors toward over-the-counter antipyretics (OTC) ( 27 ). The highly cited literature discussed the role and activities of community pharmacists in the public health crisis, with special emphasis on their contribution to the prevention of COVID-19 ( 28 ).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%