Self-medication in times of COVID-19. A perspective from Peru

Barros-Sevillano, Shamir; Sandoval, Carmen; Alcarraz-Mundial, Lider S.; Barboza, Joshuan J.

doi:10.24875/gmm.m21000526

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“…For instance, there is no mention of the effects the lack of KAP has already caused in Peru. Examples of some studies include: Infodemic 1 , 2 , 3 Self-medication 4 , 5 Medicinal plants use 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 Use of unproven treatments such as chlorine dioxide 6 , 10 Issues in children with the development of MIS-C 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 Impact in mental health 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 Technostress 20 Issues in adequate implementation of public health measures 21 , 22 , 23 Furthermore, Peru is leading some interesting aspects compared to Latin America in the implementation of telemedicine 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 …”

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Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices towards COVID-19 in health care professionals in Lima, Peru

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Background: Nowadays, we are facing a disease caused by SARS-CoV- 2, known globally as COVID-19, which is considered a threat to global health due to its high contagiousness and rapid spread. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study in 302 health professionals. An online questionnaire consisting of questions about knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 was applied. Socio- demographic, occupational and comorbidities factors were explored. Simple and multiple logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with KAP. Results: Of the total, 25.2%, 31.5% and 37.4% had high levels of knowledge, preventive practices and risk perception attitudes respectively. Being married aOR=6.75 CI(1.46-31.2) p=0.014, having a master's degree aOR=0.4, CI(0.21-0.80) p=0.009, having a working day with less than ten hours ORa=0.49 CI(0.25-0.95) p=0.036 and obesity aOR=0.38 CI (0.15-0.95) p=0.039 were associated with a low level of knowledge of COVID-19. The variables associated with preventive practices were being over the age of 50 aOR=0.52 CI(0.27-0.98) p=0.007, working in the hospitalization area aOR=1.86 CI(1.08-3.18) p= 0.018 and having comorbidities such as arterial hypertension aOR=0.28 CI(0.081-0.99) p=0.02 and obesity aOR=0.35 CI(0.14-0.83) p=0.019. In relation to negative attitudes towards COVID-19, it was found that physical contact with patients with a confirmed diagnosis aOR=1.84 CI (1.14-2.97) p=0.006 and having asthma aOR=2.13 CI(1.081-4.22) p=0.029 were associated with these attitudes. Conclusion: Our study revealed that health professionals have an insufficient level of knowledge of COVID-19. This is why we recommend implementing strategies such as health literacy programs among health care workers. Thus, they can help develop positive

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“…Numerous studies have documented this practice among undergraduates, both in the medical and non-medical fields [12,13] as well as among the general populace in other nations including Brazil [14], Peru [15], and KSA [1]. It was identified that health science students around the world are increasingly turning to self-medication [16,17].…”

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Self-medication practice among adults in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Morsy,

Mohammed,

AlShaeri

et al. 2023

Arch Med Sci Civil Dis

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IntroductionSelf-medication (SM) is defined as drug utilization based on a patient’s self-diagnosis, without consultation of any healthcare members. Despite being common among most communities, it carries a risk of medication errors. The current study aimed to assess the prevalence, awareness, and practices related to SM, including risky practices among adults in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).Material and methodsA cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted in Jeddah KSA. The sample size was 312 participants (as calculated by using the Epi-info CDC software calculator). They were recruited by volunteer sampling technique, through online propagation of a questionnaire, which was designed and assessed for validity and reliability. It was composed of 3 sections: demographics, assessment of awareness, and practices related to SM, including risky practices. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS-25.ResultsSM was practiced by 83% of the studied population. The prevalence of excellent, fair, and poor levels of awareness about SM were 12.4%, 45.6%, and 42%, respectively. Risky practices like using expired SMs, using SMs without checking expiry dates or without reading the instructions, using SMs during pregnancy or lactation, and continued use of SMs despite lack of improvement were identified among 5%, 12%, 39%, 11%, and 33% of participants, respectively.ConclusionsAn inappropriate level of awareness and a high prevalence of risky practices related to SM were identified among the studied sample of adults in KSA. It is critical to raise public awareness of SM to avoid SM-related health concerns.

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Evaluation of antibiotics resistance in Southern Iran in light of COVID‐19 pandemic: A retrospective observational study

Raoofi

Namavari

Rahmanian

et al. 2023

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Background and Aims: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was taken as one of the highpriority long-lasting public health issues, although it might have been underrated in terms of COVID-19 pandemic emergence. Regarding limited data on assessing the pandemic effect on AMR trend in Iran, this study aimed to describe the epidemiology of antibiotics resistance during the COVID pandemic in southern Iran.Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 2675 patients' samples collected and processed in a referral COVID-19 center hospital in southern Iran from March

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Self-medication in times of COVID-19. A perspective from Peru

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Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices towards COVID-19 in health care professionals in Lima, Peru

Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices towards COVID-19 in health care professionals in Lima, Peru

Self-medication practice among adults in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Evaluation of antibiotics resistance in Southern Iran in light of COVID‐19 pandemic: A retrospective observational study

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