Over-the-counter medication patterns in households in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Zaghloul, Ashraf; Elsergany, Moetaz; El-Enein, Nagwa Abou; Alsuwaidi, Hamda; Ayoub, Mohamed

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“…Older persons are the major consumers of OTC medications, consuming about 30% of OTC medications 8. However, OTC medications are not always safe and beneficial, and can expose the patients to unexpected health risks such as ADRs and DDIs 9,10. The incidence rates of ADRs and DDIs may be higher in patients who take both prescription and non-prescription medications.…”

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Use patterns of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and perspectives on OTC medications among Korean adult patients with chronic diseases: gender and age differences

Kim¹,

Yang²,

Choi³

2018

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BackgroundA number of symptomatic patients tend to use over-the-counter (OTC) medications and prescription medications. OTC medications can be easily obtained in pharmacies for self-treatment, but using OTC medications is not always safe and beneficial for patients. The aims of this study were to examine the use patterns of OTC medications and assess patients’ perspectives regarding the use of OTC medications in Korean patients with chronic diseases.Patients and methodsA descriptive, cross-sectional survey was carried out with Korean patients who visited the community pharmacy, located at the southern region of South Korea, during September 2015.ResultsA total of 345 patients participated in this survey. Approximately 64% of Korean survey respondents reported that they had used OTC drugs. The most commonly used OTC medications were antipyretics, analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. The perception level of Korean consumers on adverse drug reactions and drug–drug interactions from OTC medications was relatively low. Although OTC package leaflets are a main source of information about OTC medications, Korean consumers’ level of reading OTC package leaflets was relatively low.ConclusionBased on these results, this study can serve as a meaningful starting point for interventions of health care professionals regarding OTC medications in South Korea. In particular, pharmacists should inform their consumers of drug-related problems from OTC drugs during consultation with the consumers; however, information about OTC drugs should be tailored to consumer information needs with the consideration of his or her circumstance. It is somewhat difficult to generalize the results from this study to other regions of South Korea since most of the respondents were probably residents of a small rural city located in the southern region of South Korea.

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Use patterns of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and perspectives on OTC medications among Korean adult patients with chronic diseases: gender and age differences

Kim¹,

Yang²,

Choi³

2018

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“…The data collection phase started on March 2016 and ended in May 2016. (Zaghloul & Alsokair, 2008;Zaghloul, El Sergany, El Enein, Alsuwaidi, & Ayub, 2014) …”

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Hospital Advertisements in Newspapers, Is It Still Worth It?

Zaghloul¹

2017

GJHS

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Introduction: Marketing the hospital image through advertising shapes the sources of information upon which the patient takes a decision to purchase the service. Advertisement is considered to be one of the marketing activities geared towards promoting the hospital's image. The aim of this study is to explore and investigate the determinants of consumer behavior toward newspaper advertising eye-catchers for hospitals and medical care in the UAE. Methodology:A cross-sectional study design was followed using the snowball technique to select a convenient sample of the population of Sharjah, UAE. The total number of questionnaires valid for statistical analysis accounted for a 402.Results: The significant adjusted odds included in the model were occupation (Administrative) = 2.1 (CI 1.1-4.5), name and brand = 0.4 (CI 0.1-0.8), clinical staff photo = 0.2 (CI 0.1-0.7), and location = 3.9 (CI 1.3-11.9). Conclusion:Healthcare organizations are required to further assess the feedback of their marketing plans especially newspaper advertisement budgets through the quality control activities performed at these organizations.

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“…In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), health care and medications are free for all nationals, while healthcare coverage remains optional for expatriates and depends on coverage from private insurance firms (9). The costs of consulting a general practitioner, completing routine and specialist health check-ups, and prescription drugs are high in the UAE (10,11).…”

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“…The costs of consulting a general practitioner, completing routine and specialist health check-ups, and prescription drugs are high in the UAE (10,11). The costs in the UAE act as a particular incentive for using OTC, especially for those without medical insurance (9). Harsh judicial penalties for illegal drug use lead to the possibility of OTC abuse by adolescents in the UAE, reflecting the latest trend in drug abuse among this age group in other countries (12,13).…”

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Prevalence and predictors of over-the-counter medication use among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates

Barakat-Haddad

Siddiqua

2017

East Mediterr Health J

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Prévalence et facteurs prédictifs de l'automédication chez les adolescents aux Émirats arabes unisRÉSUMÉ Les formes de l'automédication chez les adolescents des Émirats arabes unis (EAU) demeurent largement sousdocumentées. La présente étude a pour objectifs de : 1) déterminer le profil de l'automédication chez les adolescents des Émirats arabes unis ; et 2) de déterminer les facteurs prédictifs biologiques ou physiques, psychologiques ou comportementaux, et sociaux de cette pratique parmi la population d'adolescents des Émirats arabes unis. À l'aide d'un modèle d'étude transversale, des données ont été collectées sur la prévalence de l'automédication auprès d'un échantillon de 6363 adolescents. Au total, 51 % des participants de cette étude ont rapporté avoir recours à une médication sans ordonnance. La forme la plus courante concernait le paracétamol. Les facteurs prédictifs significatifs de médication sans ordonnance étaient les suivants : la nationalité (Émirats arabes unis, pays du Conseil de Coopération du Golfe/MoyenOrient, arabes/africains, occidentaux et autres) ; un besoin en soins de santé non satisfait ; le sexe (femme) ; l'âge (15-18ans) ; tous types de diagnostic médical ; un usage non conventionnel des médicaments ; le fait de passer plus de cinq heures devant la télévision ou l'ordinateur chaque jour ; et de consommer des médicaments délivrés sur ordonnance. Il est donc nécessaire de mettre au point des politiques et des stratégies de santé publique qui fassent la promotion d'un usage approprié des médicaments délivrés sans ordonnance dans la population. (1) to determine the profile of OTC use among UAE adolescents; and (2) to determine the biological or physical, psychological or behavioural, and social predictors of OTC use among the UAE adolescent population. Using a cross-sectional study design, data were collected on the prevalence of OTC use for a sample of 6363 adolescents. Overall, 51% of participants in this study reported OTC use. The most common form of OTC used was acetaminophen. Significant predictors of OTC use were: nationality (UAE, GCC, Arab / Middle East, Arab / Africa, Western, other); needed health care but did not receive it; sex (female); age (15-18 years); any medical diagnosis; unconventional drug use; spending more than 5 hours using TV and computer daily; and using prescription medicines. Thus, there is a need to develop public health policies and strategies that promote appropriate use of OTC in the population. ‫املتحدة‬ ‫العربية‬ ‫اإلمارات‬ ‫يف‬ ‫املراهقني‬ ‫بني‬ ‫طبية‬ ‫وصفة‬ ‫دون‬ ‫األدوية‬ ‫استخدام‬ ‫وتنبؤ‬ ‫انتشار‬

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Over-the-counter medication patterns in households in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Use patterns of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and perspectives on OTC medications among Korean adult patients with chronic diseases: gender and age differences

Use patterns of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and perspectives on OTC medications among Korean adult patients with chronic diseases: gender and age differences

Hospital Advertisements in Newspapers, Is It Still Worth It?

Prevalence and predictors of over-the-counter medication use among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates

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