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PAMEER, AK, and S. KAKAR. "PREVALENCE OF SELF-MEDICATION PRACTICE AMONG THE PEOPLE IN NANGARHAR, AFGHANISTAN." Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal 2024, no. 1 (2024): 1091. http://dx.doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.1091.

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Self-medication, the practice of using medication without medical supervision, is widespread in many low-income settings, including Afghanistan, where access to healthcare services can be limited. Despite its convenience, self-medication carries significant risks, such as drug resistance and adverse reactions, particularly with the misuse of antibiotics and other prescription medications. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors influencing self-medication practices among residents of Nangarhar, Afghanistan, focusing on common illnesses and types of medications used. Me

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Vala, Nileshwari H., Nikunj Modi, and Ashwin M. Sorani. "Prevalence of Self-Medication among First Year Medical Students in Government Medical College at Jamnagar, Gujarat." GAIMS Journal of Medical Sciences 5, no. 1 (2025): 187–90. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14942346.

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<strong>ABSTRACT </strong> <strong>Background:</strong> Self-medication is medication taken by person without professional advice. MBBS students are future professionals but during first year they don’t have proper knowledge about different medications. So, during first year of study, they are more vulnerable to self-medication and their potential side effects.    <strong>Material and methods:</strong> Pretested structured validated self-medication questionnaire was used in this study.   <strong>Results:</strong> We have found that out of 360 participants 289 (80.30%) stud

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Ephrem, Ashitha, Sheba Elsa Thomas, and Sreekutty Ravindran. "A Study to Assess the Effect of Media in Promoting Self-Medication Use." International Journal of Research and Review 9, no. 9 (2022): 348–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20220938.

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Self-medication is the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed disorders, symptoms or the intermittent or continued use of prescribed drug for chronic or recurrent disease or symptoms. Todays, self-medication is one of the biggest socio-health and economic problems. This study aimed to find out the importance of media in promotion of self-medication. In this community based survey, a pretested questionnaire was circulated through social media to the general population and the data’s were collected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After analyzing the responses we found that females w

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Atia, Ahmed. "Self-medication's knowledge and practice in adults attending pharmacies in Tripoli, Libya." Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences 12, no. 2 (2023): 5720–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.55522/jmpas.v12i2.4748.

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Self-medication is a widespread practice that may contribute to the antibiotic resistance of human pathogens. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of self-medication among Libyan patients in Tripoli city. This descriptive, questionnaire- based cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October 2022 among Libyan patients in Tripoli city. The questionnaire was compromising from 13 questions. Three questions were dedicated to the general demographics and the next 10 questions were based on self-medication of drugs for the prevention and treatment of respiratory symptoms. All t

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Mubarak, Abdulkareem JABBO, Temitope OSHO Fawziyya, Abba HABIB Abdullahi, Mohammed ABDULLAHI Kabir, and ABBA Usman. "PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF SELF MEDICATION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA." Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (CJMS) 3, no. 7 (2023): 588–94. https://doi.org/10.47760/cognizance.2023.v03i07.035.

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Self-medication is common among health care professionals due to their professional exposure to drugs and knowledge of treatment of their disease. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and pattern of self-medication practice among healthcare workers in a tertiary health facility in Northeast Nigeria. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Stratified sampling technique was employed to select eligible participants from the groups of various healthcare professionals. Thereafter simple probability sampling by balloting was used to select the required number of from for each st

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Majdi Tolah, Khaled, Abdulmajeed Ghallab Alamri, Yasser Salman Almohammedi, et al. "PERCEPTION OF SELF-MEDICATION AMONG TAIBA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, SAUDI ARABIA." International Journal of Advanced Research 11, no. 05 (2023): 969–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/16953.

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Self-medication refers to the practice of treating oneself with medication without consulting a healthcare professional. This practice can be dangerous to health. This study aimed to assess the practice of self-medications and associated factors among students in Taiba University, Saudi Arabia. Across sectional study was employed to investigate the practice of self-medications among 210 students in Taiba University by using a self-administered questionnaire.Among all respondents, 87.1% practiced self-medication at least one medication in the last year. The most common self-medication was pain

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Shamsiya, Ibrahim, Ibrahim Sabo Adamu, Onyeforo Gwendolyn Ekele, Sulyman Rukayat Olayinka, Saba Grace Awawu, and Nworie Amos. "Evaluation of the Effect of Self-Medication among Professional Health Workers in Abuja." International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies 4, no. 6 (2024): 469–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.6.3461.

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Objectives: This study aims to assess the prevalence, types, and motivations for self-medication among healthcare professionals in Abuja, Nigeria. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Setting: Selected hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria. Participants: 348 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, who provided informed consent, participated in the study. Intervention: No specific interventions were implemented in this study. However, the study underscores the need for educational programs to address the risks of self-medication among healthcare professionals in Abuja. Primary

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Carias, Alejandro, Karen Orellana, Wendy Cruz, Fredy Rodriguez Rivas, David Naira, and Perla Simons Morales. "Automedicación en pacientes mayores de 18 años en centros de salud de Honduras." Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research 10, no. 2 (2022): 218–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.56499/jppres21.1148_10.2.218.

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Context: Inappropriate self-medication is seen as a global public health concern. Without appropriate professional healthcare guidance, a variety of issues can arise with potentially serious consequences to one’s personal health. Aims: To describe self-medication in outpatients aged 18 years or over who attended public health care centers in Honduras. Methods: A sample of 4573 people was chosen using a cluster sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was applied. Study variables included: sociodemographic factors, frequency and reasons for self-medicating, kind of medicine and sources of

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Ukwishaka, Joyeuse, Christian Umuhoza, Peter Cartledge, and Natalie McCall. "Pediatric self-medication use in Rwanda – a cross sectional study." African Health Sciences 20, no. 4 (2020): 2032–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v20i4.61.

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Background: Self-medication, a worldwide practice, has both benefits and risks. Many countries have regulated non-pre- scription medications available for use in self-medication. However, in countries such as Rwanda, where prescriptions are not required to purchase medications, prescription, non-prescription and traditional medications have been used for self-medi- cation. Objectives: To determine the reported self-medication use in Rwanda and to determine attitudes and reasons associated with parental decisions to self-medicate their children. Methods: A cross-sectional multi-cent

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Zahir, Salman, Khansa Khan, Somia Mazhar, et al. "Perceptions and Patterns of Self-Medication Among Undergraduate Medical, Allied Health Sciences and Non-Medical Students in Peshawar, Pakistan." National Journal of Life and Health Sciences 3, no. 2 (2024): 80–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.62746/njlhs.v3n2.67.

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Background: The act of choosing and using medications to address diseases or symptoms that one has self-identified, or for which one has made one's own diagnosis is known as self-medication. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications and dietary supplements, which are frequently used to address common health conditions at home, are the most commonly utilized self-medicating substances. This study was designed to assess the perceptions and self-medication practices among medical, allied health sciences and non-medical students. Methods: Over a six-month period, this research project was conducted in Pe

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Sandoval Zenzano, Solange, Nancy Lidia Fuentecilla, José Alberto Grandinetti, María Isabel Brusca, María Laura Garzon, and Atilio Vela Ferreira. "Self-medication among students of the UAI School of Dentistry." Health Leadership and Quality of Life 2 (December 30, 2023): 200. https://doi.org/10.56294/hl2023200.

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Introduction: Self-medication is a common practice that carries potential health risks, especially in young and educated populations such as university students. This study aims to determine whether students of the School of Dentistry of the Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI) practice self-medication, to describe associated factors, the reasons for this practice, the most commonly used medications and to explore the consequences reported in the literature in the short, medium and long term. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured survey designed in Google Forms,

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Dhieu, Bior Daniel, Dominic Mogere, and Teresia Ngonjo. "Self-Medication Practice and Associated Factors in under-Five Children by Parents in Bortown, Jonglei State, South Sudan." International Journal of Professional Practice 11, no. 3 (2023): 39–53. https://doi.org/10.71274/ijpp.v11i3.316.

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Parents who self-medicate children under-five risk exposing them to serious health consequences such as drug resistance, worst treatment outcome and toxicity. Despite these health consequences, self-medication among children under-five years in BorTown is on the rise. Thus, the study sought to determine self-medication practice and associated factors among children under-five years in BorTown, South Sudan. Descriptive cross-sectional design, which involved stratifying the population by location and drawing representative sample using probability proportional to size formula, was utilized. 373

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Bazoni, Patrícia Silva, Ronaldo José Faria, Francisca Janiclecia Rezende Cordeiro, et al. "Self-Medication during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: Findings and Implications to Promote the Rational Use of Medicines." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 12 (2023): 6143. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20126143.

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Self-medication is identified by the consumption of medications without a prescription or guidance from a qualified prescribing professional. This study estimated the prevalence, profile, and associated factors with self-medication during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted through a household survey in the Alegre city, from November to December 2021. Descriptive analysis was performed for the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the interviewees. Poisson regression with robust variance was used to identify the association of sociodemographic and

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Sleath, Betsy, Susan J. Blalock, David Covert, Asheley Cockrell Skinner, Kelly W. Muir, and Alan L. Robin. "Patient Race, Reported Problems in Using Glaucoma Medications, and Adherence." ISRN Ophthalmology 2012 (November 21, 2012): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2012/902819.

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Objective. The objectives of the study were to (a) describe various factors potentially related to objectively measured adherence to glaucoma medications and self-reported glaucoma medication adherence self-efficacy and (b) examine the relationship between patient race, the number of patient reported-problems, and adherence in taking their glaucoma medication. This was a cross-sectional study conducted at two glaucoma subspecialist referral ophthalmology practices. Methods. We measured subjects' reported problems in using glaucoma medications, adherence to glaucoma medications utilizing the Me

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Shabaraya, AR, and Akhila Ullas. "Review on Assessment of Self-Medication and Factors Influencing Self-Medication Practice among Pediatric Population." International Journal of Research and Review 8, no. 4 (2021): 47–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20210408.

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Self-medication refers to patients who use non-prescription medicines, usually over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, to treat certain ‘minor’ ailments themselves without consulting a medical practitioner and without any medical supervision. In pediatric context, self-medication implies administration of medication by the care giver without medical consultation. Parents sometimes exhibit the habit of self-medication for the diseases of their children. Today, children take responsibility for their medications at different ages; children often take responsibility for taking medications at a young age esp

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Tarciuc, Petruța, Ana Maria Alexandra Stanescu, Camelia Cristina Diaconu, Luminita Paduraru, Alina Duduciuc, and Smaranda Diaconescu. "Patterns and Factors Associated with Self-Medication among the Pediatric Population in Romania." Medicina 56, no. 6 (2020): 312. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medicina56060312.

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Background and objectives: Self-medication is a global phenomenon in both developed and emerging countries. At present, data regarding the practice, patterns, and factors associated with self-medication in Romanian patient groups of various ages and health are relatively scarce. A pilot study that uses a questionnaire was conducted to observe the attitudes as well as the behaviors of a group of Romanian parents related to self-medication, specifically their beliefs and perceived risks of the administration of medicine to their children without medical advice, frequency of self-medications, sym

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Khan, Nida. "Self-Medication -An Intensifying Global Concern." Journal of Clinical Research and Reports 7, no. 04 (2021): 01–04. http://dx.doi.org/10.31579/2690-1919/158.

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As being one of the most available forms of health care, self-medication competes the need for valuable and sometimes important functions for the sole person and healthcare system. From the last two decades the practice of self-medication has been constantly increased. Self-medication has now become an important element of self-care and is practiced everywhere across the globe People are more prone to self-medication because they want immediate solution of every problem. Self-medication makes us rely on medicines without any proper prescription. It may offer some aid for a short period of time

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Nagi, Muhammad Luqman Farrukh, Syed Tehseen Haider Kazmi, Sufyan Mehboob, Salman Abdul Basit, Sultan Ali, and Rana Haroon Haider. "SELF-MEDICATION;." Professional Medical Journal 24, no. 01 (2017): 144–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.29309/tpmj/2017.24.01.421.

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Background: The utilization of medication by individuals in an attempt totreat self-recognized symptoms themselves is termed self-medication. Medical students faceobscurity when they seek health care for themselves. This study was conducted to assessthe prevalence of self-medication among the private undergraduate medical students of aprivate medical college of Lahore to assess the students’ attitudes regarding the practice ofself-medication. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: The participants were studentsof Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore a Private Institute, in Lahore

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Casner, Paul R. "Self-medication." Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics 62, no. 3 (1997): 355. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0009-9236(97)90039-4.

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Susanto, Agus, Heni Purwantiningrum, and Meliyana Perwita Sari. "Effects of self-medication reasons, television advertisements, and pharmaceutical professionals' roles on self-medication practices." Journal of Public Health and Development 21, no. 2 (2023): 179–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.55131/jphd/2023/210215.

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Self-medication has become increasingly common in society, and it is crucial to provide reliable information and emphasize the role of pharmacists in dispensing information to ensure that self-medication is carried out safely. This study aimed to analyse the reasons for self-medication, the influence of television advertisements, and the role of pharmacists in self-medication. The research used a descriptive-analytic approach with a cross-sectional design. The study involved 350 adult participants who were purposively selected in Tegal City, Central Java, Indonesia. Data were collected using a

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Rajesh, Ranjan. "Practice of Self-Medication among Under Graduate Medical Students in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Jharkhand." International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 16, no. 11 (2024): 279–86. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14250546.

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<strong>Introduction:</strong> WHO defines Self-medication as self-prescription which includes diagnosing and treating one’s own illness and prescribing for one’s self. Self-medication is widely prevalent globally among both urban and rural populations, including developing nations such as India, where numerous medications are available over the counter without the need for a prescription. This accessibility offers a cost-effective option for individuals. particularly for minor or common ailments such as headaches, fevers, and the common cold self-medication may appear to be a

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JABBO, Mubarak Abdulkareem, Fawziyya Temitope OSHO, Abdullahi Abba HABIB, Kabir Mohammed ABDULLAHI, and Usman ABBA. "PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF SELF MEDICATION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA." Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 3, no. 7 (2023): 588–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.47760/cognizance.2023.v03i07.035.

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Self-medication is common among health care professionals due to their professional exposure to drugs and knowledge of treatment of their disease. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and pattern of self-medication practice among healthcare workers in a tertiary health facility in Northeast Nigeria. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Stratified sampling technique was employed to select eligible participants from the groups of various healthcare professionals. Thereafter simple probability sampling by balloting was used to select the required number of from for each st

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Talekar, P. R. "Evaluating non- prescription medicine uses and perception in Maharashtra." International Journal of Advance and Applied Research 6, no. 25 (2025): 48–52. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15289795.

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This study aimed to assess the extent of internet use for self-medication, perceptions of risks, and common practices among the general population. A web-based survey was conducted using a validated questionnaire distributed via social media and email. 212 participants participated in this survey. The study was conducted between varied age groups ranging from 18 to 60s. This study showed that 60% of the participants reported using nonprescription medicines rarely (once a month or less). 20% of the participants self-medicate occasionally (2–3 times a month), remaining 20% reported frequen

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Onwuchuluba, Ebele, Florence Nkemehule, Vivian Chuka-Ebene, Sandra Uchendu, and Morenikeji Saka. "Prevalence, determinants, and information sources of self-medication among non-health workers in two tertiary institutions in Southwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study." Journal of Current Biomedical Research 4, no. 5 (2024): 1762–82. https://doi.org/10.54117/jcbr.v4i5.2.

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Self-medication practices pose a significant public health challenge. Understanding the factors that drive this behaviour, particularly among non-health workers' is crucial for interventions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of self-medication and identify the drivers and sources of information among non-health workers in two tertiary institutions. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among consenting workers, using self-administered questionnaires to collect data on self-medication, types of medications, reasons, and sources of information. We summarised data using descriptive a

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Gaviria-Mendoza, Andrés, Danny Alberto Mejía-Mazo, Carolina Duarte-Blandón, et al. "Self-medication and the ‘infodemic’ during mandatory preventive isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic." Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety 13 (January 2022): 204209862210723. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20420986221072376.

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Aim: Quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic altered the supply and demand of health services. This, together with the ‘infodemic’ and generalized panic, could alter the patterns of self-medication in the population. The objective was to characterize the patterns of self-medication in four cities of Colombia during mandatory preventive isolation in 2020. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study done in four Colombian cities during mandatory national preventive isolation between June and September 2020. A sample of 397 adults who responded to an online survey, based on the Instrument for Syste

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Atray, Meena, and Radhika Vijay. "Pattern of self-medication amongst housewives vs working women in urban population in Southern Rajasthan." International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 7, no. 8 (2018): 1561. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20183024.

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Background: The use of medications without prior medical consultation regarding indication, dosage, and duration of treatment is referred to as self-medication1. Self-medication has its own benefits regarding reduction in load and cost of medical services. Women are primarily responsible for the health needs of the family and self- medication is frequently practiced by them. Working environment may influence the attitude of women towards safe and rational self-medication. This study focuses on the pattern and attitude of women (housewives/ working) towards self- medication and influence of wor

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Tila, Salma, Hina Shams, Mubashira Jamil, et al. "Practices and determinants of self-medication among undergraduate medical students of Peshawar, Pakistan." International journal of health sciences 7, S1 (2023): 1127–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v7ns1.14327.

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Self-medication, which often includes over-the-counter (OTC) medications, is described as a global public health issue affecting a vast number of individuals. The rate of self-medication has risen considerably among medical students, as evidenced by various published studies. Self-medication was reported to be quite common (88.4%) when 389 medical students were polled about it. The frequency were found higher in female students (66.3%) as compared to male students (22.1%) with significant p-value (p=0.007). The most frequently used items were painkillers (77.57%), antipyretics (52.06%), cough

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Isetts, Brian, Kristine Talley, and Ann Brearley. "Development and Evaluation of a Reliable Medication Management Self-Assessment Checklist." INNOVATIONS in pharmacy 15, no. 1 (2024): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24926/iip.v15i1.5802.

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An ability to effectively self-manage medications is the result of several factors influencing a person’s decision to take medications. The need for new approaches to medication self-management are evident in the persistent trends of ineffective and unfortunate medication use consequences, referred to as drug-related morbidity and mortality. Fortunately, pioneering initiatives have emerged to reshape our approach for developing a rational organizational paradigm so that patients can confidently self-manage medications. Favorable outcomes of studies pertaining to the delivery of comprehen

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Ratnaprabha, G. K., G. Muhammed Muntazeem, and Aswin Kumar. "Pattern of self medication among medical students of a private institute in Davangere: A cross-sectional study." International Journal of Preclinical and Clinical Research 2, no. 1 (2021): 8–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.51131/ijpccr/v2i1.7.

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Self-medication is a common and regular practice of using medicines without any medical supervision by the people themselves for self-treatment considering it a part of self-care. Self-medication has both positive as well as a negative aspect which may lead to serious chronic ailments, cause resistance to pathogens, delays the symptoms, complicate the cause of the underlying disease and delaying the diagnosis. To assess the prevalence of self-medication among the students in a medical institute in Davangere. 2. To determine the factors associated with self medication among these medical studen

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Ababneh, Bayan F., Hisham Z. Aljamal, and Rabia Hussain. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Self-Medication Among Pharmacy Undergraduates in Penang, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study." Pharmacy 13, no. 3 (2025): 79. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy13030079.

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Background: Self-medication is the use of medicinal products to treat self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms without the prescription or supervision of a healthcare professional. There is a lack of data about self-medication knowledge, attitudes, and practices among pharmacy undergraduates in Malaysia. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among undergraduate pharmacy students in Penang regarding self-medication. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered, web-based survey (Google Forms), which was completed and responded to by 203 u

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Fernandes, P. C., G. G. Faria, and D. L. Pereira. "The importance of the rational use of medicines in pharmaceutical attention politics and the prevention of the population of self-medication." Scientific Electronic Archives 13, no. 5 (2020): 80. http://dx.doi.org/10.36560/1352020947.

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Improper use of medications and self-medication are public health problems due to drug interactions, intoxications and delay in medical diagnosis. The objective was to discuss the importance of the rational use of medicines in the pharmaceutical care policies and the pharmacist's action to prevent self-medication practices by the population. This is a literature review of scientific articles published between 2005 and 2015 in the databases and virtual library, Scielo, LILACS and BVS. Self-medication is practiced by the adult, the elderly, and the child, and anti-inflammatories and analgesics a

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Valenzuela Ortiz, María, Francisco Javier Sánchez Ruiz-Cabello, José Uberos, et al. "Self-medication, self-prescription and medicating “by proxy” in paediatrics." Anales de Pediatría (English Edition) 86, no. 5 (2017): 264–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anpede.2016.06.005.

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Oliveira, Jucyara Natállia Araújo de, João Eduardo Andrade Tavares de Aguiar, Rafaella Castro Gama, Thaís Serafim Leite de Barros Silva, and Júlia Maria Gonçalves Dias. "Medication use during pregnancy in patients attended at public and private prenatal care in Aracaju, Sergipe." Revista Baiana de Saúde Pública 45, no. 1 (2022): 136–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.22278/2318-2660.2021.v45.n1.a3290.

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This study aimed to analyze the medications used by pregnant women in public and private prenatal care in Aracaju, Sergipe. We conducted a cross-sectional study at three public health care services and two private services that offered prenatal appointments. This study was based on interview, drugs classification and statistical analysis. At the public service, 15.49% (33) of pregnant women declared self-medication; 52.58% (112) used just one class; 42.25% (90) used class B. At the private service, 19.38% (25) declared self-medication; 44.19% (57) used three classes; 36.43% (47) used class C.

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Gurunathan, S., P. Vishaal, Bala Prithviram, et al. "Informed Self Medication is the Need of the Hour: A Situation Analysis of Practice of Self Medication for Dermatological Conditions and Attitudes towards it among University Students in North Chennai: A Cross Sectional Study." International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 16, no. 10 (2024): 432–41. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14036838.

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<strong>Background: </strong>Self-medication, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the use of prescription drugs without medical guidance, is a common and concerning public health issue, especially among university students. Most of the over the counter (OTC) medications taken without due consultation but through other sources may lead to unwanted side effects and inadequate treatment of the problem. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, patterns, and determinants of self-medication for skin problems among students in an engineering college in Chennai, India. <stron

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Ghimire, Prayas, Poonam Pant, Sujata Khatiwada, Swechchha Ranjit, Sharad Malla, and Sudip Pandey. "Self-medication practice in Kathmandu Metropolitan City: A cross-sectional study." SAGE Open Medicine 11 (January 2023): 205031212311589. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20503121231158966.

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Objectives: Self-medication is increasingly popular among people in developing nations like Nepal where the expense of healthcare is relatively high and over-the-counter) medications are widely and easily accessible. Although this method has certain advantages, it is also clear that it has some drawbacks, including the potential for adverse drug reactions, drug resistance, medication interactions, and increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the use of self-medication in nine wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (ward no. 4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 17, 23, 31, and 32). Methods: T

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Oriavwote, P. E., and A. O. Ikwuka. "Patterns and Factors Influencing Self-Medication among Students of The American International University West Africa (Aiuwa), The Gambia." European Journal of Clinical Medicine 3, no. 2 (2022): 33–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/clinicmed.2022.3.2.181.

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Aims/Objectives: This study aimed to throw more light on how common self-medication is, among the American International University West Africa (AIUWA), The Gambia’s student population, the common patterns, and the factors that aid or prevent self-medication among the students. Materials and Methods: This study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design. A sample of 168 AIUWA students was collected online. Qualitative data was hardcoded and data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable binary logistic regression to determine the correlation between factors for, and

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Tesfaye, Zelalem T., Asrat E. Ergena, and Bilal T. Yimer. "Self-Medication among Medical and Nonmedical Students at the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study." Scientifica 2020 (June 25, 2020): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4021586.

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Despite having some benefits, self-medication increases risks such as unnecessary use of medication, extended duration of consumption, incorrect diagnosis, drug-drug interactions, and polypharmacy. Thus, the purpose of this study is to compare self-medication practice between medical and nonmedical students of the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. An institutional-based cross-sectional comparative study was conducted on medical and nonmedical students of the University of Gondar from March 25 to May 15, 2018. A comparative sample of 213 medical and 212 nonmedical students were enrolled

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Shreeya, Bhaskar Kulkarni Vaishnavi Dighe Rhutuja Deo Mangalampalli Lakshmi Harshitha. "The Prevalence Of Self Medication And OTC Medicine In Our Communit." International Journal in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1, no. 11 (2023): 402=409. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10186467.

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Self-medication is a widespread healthcare practice where individuals diagnose, treat, and manage their health conditions without consulting a healthcare doctor. OTC also known as over-the-counter includes the medicine one can legally buy without a prescription. Currently, self–medication and improper dosing are increasing in our community. In dissenting, in other foreign countries government agencies guide the proper utilization of medications to be sold. They aim to safeguard public well-being. OTC medications are associated with potential harm. To reduce this in people we started an awarene

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Shreeya, Bhaskar Kulkarni Vaishnavi Dighe Rhutuja Deo Mangalampalli Lakshmi Harshitha. "The Prevalence Of Self Medication And OTC Medicine In Our Community." International Journal in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1, no. 11 (2023): 552–58. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10210108.

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Self-medication is a widespread healthcare practice where individuals diagnose, treat, and manage their health conditions without consulting a healthcare doctor. OTC also known as over-the-counter includes the medicine one can legally buy without a prescription. Currently, self–medication and improper dosing are increasing in our community. In dissenting, in other foreign countries government agencies guide the proper utilization of medications to be sold. They aim to safeguard public well-being. OTC medications are associated with potential harm. To reduce this in people we started an awarene

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Ruppar, Todd M., Vicki S. Conn, and Cynthia L. Russell. "Medication Adherence Interventions for Older Adults: Literature Review." Research and Theory for Nursing Practice 22, no. 2 (2008): 114–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1541-6577.22.2.114.

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This literature review explores the range and nature of medication adherence interventions tested with older adults. The unique needs of older adults require specifically designed and tailored interventions. Low medication adherence rates among some elderly contribute to inadequate pharmacological management of illnesses. Searches were conducted to identify randomized controlled trials of medication adherence; computerized databases, journal hand searches, and ancestry searches yielded 63 studies published between 1977 and 2005 where participants’ mean age was > 60 years. Interventions were

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Priyal, Rajpurohit, Pareek Nishant, and Jagdish Sharma Dr. "SELF-MEDICATION: A MAJOR CONCERN." SANGAM International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 1, no. 2 (2024): 32–36. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10939460.

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Self-medication, the practice of using over-the-counter (OTC) medications or alternative treatments without consulting a healthcare professional, is prevalentin India. We have summarised a comprehensive report on self-medication in India, covering its prevalence, drivers, risks, and potential remedies. The report highlights the widespread nature of self-medication across various demographics and regions in India, driven by factors such as accessibility, cost, convenience, and lack of healthcare access. It identifies the risks associated with self- medication, including misdiagnosis, delayed tr

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Ristian Octavia, Devi, Dea Arviana Ekawati, Trijati Puspita Lestari, and Abdul Majid. "INCREASING ADOLESCENT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT RATIONAL COMMON COLD SELF-MEDICATION." Darmabakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Engagements 6, no. 1 (2024): 57–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/dc.v6.i1.2024.57-61.

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Background: Knowledge of self-medication is associated with engaging in self-medication. Choosing the wrong common cold medication not only fails to deliver the best results but also leads to higher treatment expenses. Based on previous research in 2023, it was reported that 19.88% student in Yogyakarta had low knowledge about common cold self-medication. Objective: This service activity aims to increase teenagers' knowledge about rational self-medication for common cold. Method: The activity involved directly educating partners about rational self-medication for the common cold through the us

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Lutz, Bárbara Heather, Vanessa Iribarrem Avena Miranda, Marysabel Pinto Telis Silveira, et al. "Medication Use among Pregnant Women from the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 3 (2020): 989. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17030989.

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Background: Medication use during pregnancy is a common practice that has been increasing in recent years. The aim of this study is to describe medication use among pregnant women from the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study. Methods: This paper relies on a population-based cohort study including 4270 women. Participants completed a questionnaire about the antenatal period, including information about medication use. We performed descriptive analyses of the sample and the medications used and adjusted analyses for the use of medications and self-medication. Results: The prevalence of medi

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Chawda, Hiren M., and Ashwinkumar K. Panchasara. "Self medication among medical and dental students in tertiary care teaching hospital of Udaipur, India." International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 7, no. 8 (2018): 1637. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20183036.

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Background: Self‐medication involves acquiring and consuming medication without the advice of a physician and also resubmitting old prescriptions to purchase medicines. Inappropriate self‐medication causes increase cost of therapy and incidence of adverse drug reactions. Self-medication was significantly higher among undergraduate medical and paramedical students in India. Objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of self-medication and perception towards self-medication among the undergraduate medical and dental students.Methods: A pre-designed questionnaire collected the informat

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Jallow, Fatoumata, Elisa Stehling, Zara Sajwani-Merchant, et al. "A Multisite Qualitative Analysis of Perceived Roles in Medication Safety: Older Adults’ Perspectives." Journal of Patient Experience 10 (January 2023): 237437352311588. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23743735231158887.

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Older adults and caregivers play an essential role in medication safety; however, self-perception of their and health professionals’ roles in medication safety is not well-understood. The objective of our study was to identify the roles of patients, providers, and pharmacists in medication safety from the perspective of older adults. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were held with 28 community-dwelling older adults over 65 years who took five or more prescription medications daily. Results suggest that older adults’ self-perceptions of their role in medication safety varied widely. Older

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Alhabs, Ghadah, Bader A. Altulaihi, Ftoon Alenezi, et al. "The pattern of self-medication practice among adult patients attending primary healthcare centers at NGHA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 14, no. 5 (2025): 1741–50. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1466_24.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Billions of people worldwide rely on self-medication, a key component of self-care endorsed by the World Health Organization. While self-medication, particularly with over-the-counter (OTC) medications, is generally considered safe, misuse—especially involving prescription medications—poses risks. This study explores the practice of self-medication among adult patients attending primary healthcare centers of NGHA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2022 to January 2023, involving 387 participants

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Tran, Dan N., Kibet Kangogo, James A. Amisi, et al. "Community-based medication delivery program for antihypertensive medications improves adherence and reduces blood pressure." PLOS ONE 17, no. 9 (2022): e0273655. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273655.

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Non-adherence to antihypertensive medications is a major cause of uncontrolled hypertension, leading to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Ensuring consistent medication possession is crucial in addressing non-adherence. Community-based medication delivery is a strategy that may improve medication possession, adherence, and blood pressure (BP) reduction. Our program in Kenya piloted a community medication delivery program, coupled with blood pressure monitoring and adherence evaluation. Between September 2019 and March 2020, patients who received hypertension care from our chronic disease

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Reis, Catherine, Mark Sinyor, and Ayal Schaffer. "Medications Without a Patient." Crisis 35, no. 4 (2014): 283–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000251.

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Background: Little has been published on the sources of medications used in suicide by self-poisoning. Aims: To examine data on self-poisoning occurring through the use of medications returned to the next of kin after the death of a family member or friend (”returned medication”) and to examine public policies relevant to this issue. Method: A review of charts at the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario for deaths by self-poisoning suicide in the City of Toronto occurring between 1998 and 2010 was conducted. Information regarding the source of medication used in self-poisoning was extracted.

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Nnenna, Ajagu*. "Pharmacist Role in Monitoring Self Medication and Self-Care with Over-the-Counter Nutritional and Herbal Supplements in Nigeria: A Review." International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 3, no. 5 (2025): 108–15. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15319310.

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This review undertakes a thorough examination of the pivotal role that pharmacists play in Nigeria in the critical activity of monitoring self-medication and self-care practices. This monitoring specifically focuses on the utilization of over-the-counter (OTC) nutritional supplements and herbal remedies. The practice of self-medication in Nigeria is a widespread phenomenon, often fueled by a complex and diverse set of underlying factors. One significant driver of self-medication is the limited availability and accessibility of essential prescription medications for a considerable portion of th

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Kulkarni, Prerana P., Tanvi S. Madane, and Anjali Kumbhar. "Prevalence of self-medication practices in the Maharashtra population: a cross-sectional study." International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 13, no. 3 (2024): 344–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20240990.

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Background: Self-medication is a significant issue in public health, with varying global prevalence. It is one of the major causes of the emergence of antibiotic resistance in India. The study's objective was to identify the pattern, cause, and adverse events of self-medication in Maharashtra's urban and rural areas. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a pre-populated questionnaire; including information on age (18-85 years), non-prescription and prescription medication use. Age, gender, past medical and medication history, social history, and self-medication pattern, frequen

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