Comparison of pattern of self-medication among urban and rural population of Telangana state, India

Pentareddy, Mary Rohini; Vedula, Prasanna; Roopa, B; Chandra, Lal; Amarendar, S.

doi:10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20174795

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“…Studies also show that old prescriptions are commonly used for treating similar complaints. [ 25 26 ] A higher prevalence in a rural area than in urban slum area (58.5%). This variation in prevalence because of differences in recall period, the definition of self-medication used, different methodology, and various socio-demographic variables.…”

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Prevalence of self-medication in children under-five years by their mothers in Yogyakarta city Indonesia

Ahmed¹,

Ijaz²,

Manzoor³

et al. 2021

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: The trend of combating minor ailments at home in children is a common practice in Indonesia. When it comes to very smaller children like those of age under-five. Aims: Consequences can be worse if not managed well. Self-medication among these children is not well studied in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Materials and Methodology: In this study a questionnaire-based random survey among different areas of Yogyakarta city from the mothers bearing children if age under five. Questionnaire were validated by three experts, for reliability test a pilot study conducted on 10 mothers, after that questionnaire used for data collection. Data were analyzed by using SPSS Descriptive analysis to get frequency and percentage. Results: The overall prevalence reported is 58.82% (50/85). An increasing trend of self-medication was seen among high-higher secondary schools education mothers with 35.3%. In income factor 2600K-3000K mostly found in the self-medication. The residential area also seems influential upon this practice, i.e., 58.8% rural people depends on self-medication while urban people only 39.2% involved in self-medications. Conclusion: As a large population of very small children is under this practice so, proper education of mothers especially in rural areas is needed for the appropriate use of medicines.

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Prevalence of self-medication in children under-five years by their mothers in Yogyakarta city Indonesia

Ahmed¹,

Ijaz²,

Manzoor³

et al. 2021

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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“…[33][34][35] On the contrary in Chattogram, previous prescriptions and local pharmacies were the most common source of information as found in many other studies. 8,33,36,37 With the implementation of the Medicines Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2003, only licenced pharmacists are qualified to open a new pharmacy, which is likely to result in a shortage of professionals for community pharmacies and could explain why people in Thimphu rely less on their neighbourhood pharmacy. 38 The knowledge of self-medication was better in Thimphu, meaning participants thought that it was not good to self-medicate.…”

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“… 19 , 31 The participants of Thimphu mentioned the most common source of information for self-medication as family and friends followed by previous prescriptions; this is comparable with previously conducted studies. 33 – 35 On the contrary in Chattogram, previous prescriptions and local pharmacies were the most common source of information as found in many other studies. 8 , 33 , 36 , 37 With the implementation of the Medicines Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2003, only licenced pharmacists are qualified to open a new pharmacy, which is likely to result in a shortage of professionals for community pharmacies and could explain why people in Thimphu rely less on their neighbourhood pharmacy.…”

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Prevalence and determinants of self-medication practices among general population: A cross-sectional study in Thimphu, Bhutan and Chattogram, Bangladesh

Saha

Zam

Khan

et al. 2023

Journal of Public Health Research

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Background: Self-medication is a global phenomenon and a potential contributor to negative health consequences on human health including emergence of antibiotic drug resistance globally. Objective: The primary objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and determinants of self-medication in Thimphu, Bhutan and Chattogram, Bangladesh, two neighbouring South Asian country. Methodology: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Thimphu, Bhutan and Chattogram, Bangladesh. A pre-tested and semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics, health status and self-medication practices in the previous year. Results: Out of the 998 recruited participants, 61.8% (170/275) from Thimphu and 41.5% (300/723) from Chattogram reported self-medication practices in last year of interview. In Thimphu, eye/ear infection (90.9%), fever (84.9%), headache (80.5%) and cough and cold (78.2%) were the major illnesses reported for self-medication, whereas in Chattogram people mostly self-medicated for skin disorder (74.4%), diarrhoeal illness (59.1%) and eye/ear infection (48.1%). Knowledge on side-effects of the drugs taken for self-medication was comparatively higher in Thimphu than in Chattogram. Both in Thimphu and Chattogram, higher odds of self-medication were found for common illnesses with adjusted OR 7.8; 95% CI 3.3–18.4 and adjusted OR 2.0; 95% CI 1.4–2.8, respectively in Thimphu and Chattogram. Conclusion: Self-medication was found to be substantially high in both the cities, however, rate of self-medication was higher in Thimphu compared to Chattogram. Knowledge and awareness raising about harmful effect of self-medication and effective regulation over selling of prescription medication in pharmacies should be strengthened in both countries.

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“…They are also known as non-prescription medicines (Shroti & Rajput , 2011). According to World Health Organization (WHO), Self-medication (SM) is defined as the use of medication by a patient on his own initiative or on the advice of a pharmacist or lay person instead of consulting a medical practioner (Pentareddy et al, 2017). Self-medication with non-prescription medicine represents a growing issue in the daily counselling practice of community pharmacies (Seiberth et al, 2020).…”

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A Study on Dispensing Pattern of OTC (Over the Counter) Medication among Community Pharmacist in Kalaburagi City

Kurian¹,

Tasneem²,

Ahmed³

et al. 2023

JSRMBS

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Purpose: Over the counter drugs (OTC) are sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner. There are reports that OTC drug market in India is on the rise. This is attributed to the rising cost of healthcare, difficulty in accessing healthcare, and an alarming tendency to self-manage symptoms. The outcome of this is OTC related adverse effects, abuse and hospitalizations. Subjects and Methods: The primary objective was to assess the knowledge of drug dispensing pattern of community pharmacists. The secondary objective was to assess the knowledge regarding drug related problems of over the counter medication. The tertiary objective was to find out whether the pharmacists involving in counselling activities. A community based, observational study was conducted among community pharmacist in Kalaburagi city, to find out knowledge on dispensing pattern of OTC medication. All the community pharmacist participated in the study were provided with a data collection form including self -structured questionnaires. One week after pre-test all the community pharmacist were educated regarding OTC drugs by means of providing information leaflets about OTC drugs. Post-test has been taken after 15 days of education by means of same questionnaires. Data were entered into Excel and analyzed using SPSS software. Pre and post intervention data were compared using student’s t-test. Results: Among 110 pharmacist, males 98 (89.1%) were more compared to females 12(10.9%). The mean knowledge scores on drug dispensing pattern of community pharmacist in pre-test were 57.0% and post test is 87.6%. Conclusions: Among 110 pharmacist, males 98 (89.1%) were more compared to females 12(10.9%). The mean knowledge scores on drug dispensing pattern of community pharmacist in pre-test were 57.0% and post test is 87.6%.

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Comparison of pattern of self-medication among urban and rural population of Telangana state, India

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Prevalence of self-medication in children under-five years by their mothers in Yogyakarta city Indonesia

Prevalence of self-medication in children under-five years by their mothers in Yogyakarta city Indonesia

Prevalence and determinants of self-medication practices among general population: A cross-sectional study in Thimphu, Bhutan and Chattogram, Bangladesh

A Study on Dispensing Pattern of OTC (Over the Counter) Medication among Community Pharmacist in Kalaburagi City

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