Prevalência da automedicação na população urbana portuguesa

Mendes, Zilda; Martins, Ana Paula; Miranda, Ana; Soares, Maria Augusta; Ferreira, Ana Patrícia Nunes; Nogueira, Ana Cláudia Fernandes

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“…Divergent results were found among other studies: in Spain, a higher frequency of self-medication was found among women (p<0.001) (5) ; in Portugal, a significant association was found among people with an average age of 46 years old between self-medication and gender and it was most prevalent among men (p<0.031) (15) ; in Chile, a study carried out with individuals of an average age of 39.8 years old, did not find significant association between these variables (10) .…”

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The prevalence and characterization of self-medication for obtaining pain relief among undergraduate nursing students

Souza

Silva²,

Ferraz³

et al. 2011

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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This study investigates the prevalence of self-medication among undergraduate nursing students seeking to relieve pain and characterizes the pain and relief obtained through the used medication. This epidemiological and cross-sectional study was carried out with 211 nursing students from a public university in Goiás, GO, Brazil. A numerical scale (0-10) measured pain intensity and relief. The prevalence of self-medication was 38.8%. The source and main determining factor of this practice were the student him/herself (54.1%) and lack of time to go to a doctor (50%), respectively. The most frequently used analgesic was dipyrone (59.8%) and pain relief was classified as good (Md=8.5;Max=10;Min=0).The prevalence of self-medication was higher than that observed in similar studies. Many students reported that relief obtained through self-medication was good, a fact that can delay the clarification of a diagnosis and its appropriate treatment.Descriptors: Pain; Self Medication; Students, Nursing. Prevalencia y caracterización de la práctica de automedicación para alivio del dolor entre estudiantes universitarios de enfermeríaLos objetivos de este estudio fueron estimar la prevalencia de automedicación entre estudiantes universitarios de enfermería con dolor y caracterizar la experiencia dolorosa y el alivio obtenido por medio de los fármacos utilizados. Se trata de un estudio epidemiológico seccional, del cual participaron 211 estudiantes de una universidad pública de Goiás, en Brasil. El dolor y el alivio fueron medidos por medio de una Escala Numérica (0-10). La prevalencia de automedicación fue de 38,8%. La fuente generadora y los factores determinantes prevalentes de esta práctica fueron el propio estudiante (54,1%) y la falta de tiempo para ir al médico (50%), respectivamente. La dipirona fue el analgésico más utilizado (59,8%) y el alivio del dolor clasificado como bueno (Md=8,5;Máx=10;Mín=0). La prevalencia de la automedicación fue mayor que aquella observada en estudios semejantes y para muchos estudiantes el alivio fue bueno, hecho que puede retardar la elucidación del diagnóstico y del tratamiento adecuado del dolor.

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“…In Portugal, 50% of the medication used in self-medication was recommended by a pharmacist and 1.4% by a nurse (15) .…”

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The prevalence and characterization of self-medication for obtaining pain relief among undergraduate nursing students

Souza

Silva²,

Ferraz³

et al. 2011

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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“…Self-medication is a worldwide phenomenon, the prevalence of such can differ depending on the population studied, the method and the recall period employed: in Germany 9 , the prevalence for medication use on a self-medication basis was 27.7%; in Portugal 14 , this was 26.2%; in Spain 7 , 12.7%; in Cuba 8 , 7.3%; in Athens-Greece 2 , 23.4%; in the Catalonia region of Spain 20 , 34.0% among men and 25.0% among women; and in Pondicherry-India 22 , this was equal to 11.9%.…”

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Prevalence of self-medication in Brazil and associated factors

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OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence and associated factors regarding the use of medicines by self-medication in Brazil.METHODS This cross-sectional population-based study was conducted using data from the PNAUM (National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines), collected between September 2013 and February 2014 by interviews at the homes of the respondents. All people who reported using any medicines not prescribed by a doctor or dentist were classified as self-medication practitioners. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios (Poisson regression) and their respective 95% confidence intervals were calculated in order to investigate the factors associated with the use of self-medication by medicines. The independent variables were: sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions and access to and use of health services. In addition, the most commonly consumed medicines by self-medication were individually identified.RESULTS The self-medication prevalence in Brazil was 16.1% (95%CI 15.0–17.5), with it being highest in the Northeast region (23.8%; 95%CI 21.6–26.2). Following the adjusted analysis, self-medication was observed to be associated with females, inhabitants from the North, Northeast and Midwest regions and individuals that have had one, or two or more chronic diseases. Analgesics and muscle relaxants were the therapeutic groups most used for self-medication, with dipyrone being the most consumed medicines. In general, most of the medicines used for self-medication were classified as non-prescriptive (65.5%).CONCLUSIONS Self-medication is common practice in Brazil and mainly involves the use of non-prescription medicines; therefore, the users of such should be made aware of the possible risks.

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“…Além dos possíveis efeitos colaterais e consequências aos usuários, o uso incorreto e irracional de medicamentos pode ocasionar prejuízos ao sistema público de saúde. Os sintomas iniciais podem ser mascarados, o que prejudica o adequado diagnóstico e agrava futuramente o quadro clínico do paciente 1,4,[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] . Observou-se 74,5% do total dos entrevistados faziam o uso de medicamentos sem prescrição médica, sendo este percentual semelhante a outros estudos.…”

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“…Além disso, para se conseguir uma consulta por meio do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), observa-se uma demora que pode perdurar dias e/ou até meses, levando-os à opção do uso de medicamentos sem prescrição médica 6,[15][16][17] . A maioria dos indivíduos entrevistados informou que buscava orientações de farmacêuticos, em balcões de farmácias, para o uso de medicamentos, relatando a dificuldade à acessibilidade e assistência aos hospitais públicos para conseguirem consulta com um médico.…”

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Prevalência Da Automedicação Por Funcionários De Uma Construção Civil Do Distrito Federal

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Chaves

2015

Saúde (Sta. Maria)

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RESUMOIntrodução: Uma prática que está se tornando bastante frequente na população e preocupante para a Saúde Pública é a automedicação. A automedicação pode ocasionar muitos riscos à saúde devido a seus efeitos graves e indesejáveis. Objetivo: Investigar a prática da automedicação por funcionários de uma empresa de construção civil do Distrito Federal. Métodos: Estudo transversal descritivo realizado em Brasília-DF no período de outubro a novembro de 2013. Amostra composta por 200 funcionários do sexo masculino de uma empresa de construção civil do Distrito Federal. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se um questionário semiestruturado, contendo variáveis socioeconômicas, sociodemográficas e relacionadas com a automedicação. Resultados: A prevalência da automedicação entre os participantes foi de 74,5%. As classes farmacológicas mais utilizadas foram os analgésicos (63%), seguidas dos antiinflamatórios (17%). A maioria dos participantes (54%) relatou não realizar a leitura da bula dos medicamentos, desconhecendo suas contra-indicações e possíveis efeitos adversos. Conclusão: Observou-se uma elevada prevalência da prática da automedicação pelos funcionários da construção civil, sendo a classe dos analgésicos a mais utilizada. Campanhas educacionais e institucionais, a fim de informar e alertar sobre os riscos da automedicação tornam-se imprescindíveis. Descritores Prevalence of medication by employees of a construction of Federal DistrictABSTRACT Introduction: A practice that is becoming quite common in the population and concern for public health is self-medication. Self-medication can cause many health risks due to their serious and undesirable effects. Objective: To investigate self-medication by employees of a construction company in the Federal District. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in Brasilia from October to November 2013. A sample of 200 male employees of a construction company in the Federal District. To collect data, we used a semi-structured questionnaire containing socioeconomic and sociodemographic variables and related to self-medication. Results: The prevalence of self-medication among participants was 74.5%. The most commonly used drug classes were analgesics (63%), followed by anti-inflammatory drugs (17%). Most participants (54%) reported not make reading the accompanying package leaflets, knowing their contraindications and possible adverse effects. Conclusion: This study identified a high prevalence of self-medication, especially with the class of painkillers. Educational and institutional campaigns in order to inform and warn about the risks of self-medication become essential.

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Prevalência da automedicação na população urbana portuguesa

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The prevalence and characterization of self-medication for obtaining pain relief among undergraduate nursing students

The prevalence and characterization of self-medication for obtaining pain relief among undergraduate nursing students

Prevalence of self-medication in Brazil and associated factors

Prevalência Da Automedicação Por Funcionários De Uma Construção Civil Do Distrito Federal

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