Knowledge of COVID-19 and preventive measures on self-medication practices among Nigerian undergraduates

Bello, Ibukunoluwa Busayo; Akinnawo, Ebenezer Olutope; Akpunne, Bede Chinonye; Mopa-Egbunu, Adenike

doi:10.1080/23311983.2022.2049480

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“…Regarding the population, 30 studies were conducted targeting the general population ( 8 , 11 , 30 , 31 , 34 – 36 , 38 , 40 , 42 , 44 , 47 , 49 – 51 , 54 – 57 , 61 , 63 , 65 , 67 , 68 , 70 , 72 , 75 , 79 , 81 , 83 ), 10 was conducted in students ( 10 , 33 , 39 , 41 , 43 , 53 , 58 , 60 , 71 , 78 ), four in dental visit ( 12 , 29 , 45 , 46 ), three in healthcare workers ( 9 , 80 , 82 ), three in individuals visited medical stores and medical store owners ( 73 , 76 , 77 ), two in older adult ( 28 , 48 ), two in patient ( 27 , 66 ), one in COVID-19 recovered patients ( 52 ), one in mothers with school-age children ( 32 ), one in pregnant and breastfeeding women ( 62 ), one in pregnant and postpartum women ( 64 ), one in adults with a history of taking allopathic medication in the last month ( 37 ), one in five doctors with different specialties (interviews) and adults (survey) ( 59 ), one in people with symptoms related to anxiety and depression ( 69 …”

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A systematic review of self-medication practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for pharmacy practice in supporting public health measures

Zheng

Liu

Tang

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionSince the COVID-19 pandemic, self-medication had become highly popular due to the risk of virus infection and overwhelming medical resources. Pharmacists are well-positioned to provide public health education and disease prevention. This study aims to provide an overview of the research about self-medication during COVID-19 and the role of pharmacists in ensuring the drug safety related to self-medication.MethodsDatabases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, EBSCO host, and Web of Science) were searched for published studies on the practice of self-medication in COVID-19 pandemic without restriction in population and location. Primary search terms were “self-medication,” “self-care,” “self-management,” “non-prescription drugs,” “2019nCoV,” and “COVID-19.” Studies conducted during the pandemic but not exclusively for COVID-19 disease were eligible for inclusion.ResultsThe database search yielded a total of 4,752 papers. After appropriate screening, 62 articles met the inclusion criteria. Most of the studies were cross-sectional in nature. The review highlighted a very high prevalence of self-medication during COVID-19, ranging from 7.14 to 88.3%. The purpose of self-medication was mainly to treat and prevent COVID-19; fever, body aches, cough, headache, and sore throat were the most frequently mentioned indications. Categories of drugs commonly used in self-medication included antibiotics, herbs, vitamins, and analgesics, most of which came from pharmacies. Information about self-medication usually obtained from relatives and friends, social networks and health care professionals. Common reasons for self-medication included saving money and time, prior experience and mild illness; reasons associated with COVID-19 were mainly fear of contracting the virus and poor access to doctors. Gender, age, education, marital status, and concern about COVID-19 were the most usual associated factors. The role of pharmacists in self-medication included sources of information, advice on medication use, and management of adverse reactions.ConclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, self-medication practices were widespread and varied across countries and populations. Self-medication has emerged as an important component of health care, but also as a huge global challenge. The engagement of healthcare administrators and policy makers are essential to regulate self-medication practices. The expertise and favorable conditions of pharmacists make them positioned as key roles in public health interventions for self-medication.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=395423, identifier CRD42023395423.

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“…In student populations, the prevalence of self-medication during the pandemic ranged from 20.4 to 83% ( 10 , 39 , 43 , 53 , 58 , 60 , 71 , 78 ). The prevalence of self-medication among health workers in the included studies had a wide span of 15.9% ( 82 ), 36.3% ( 80 ), and 60.4% ( 9 ), respectively.…”

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A systematic review of self-medication practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for pharmacy practice in supporting public health measures

Zheng

Liu

Tang

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…Consequently, the world is eagerly awaiting a panacea of treatment options for COVID-19. Frightened by this virus, people sought simple, accessible, effective, low cost 15 , harmless and previously used treatments 16 . As consequence, people resorted to the widely use of nutrient supplements 17 known for their antiviral and immunomodulatory activities for the treatment of COVID, maily in its early stage, and even as a preventive measure.…”

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Melatonin, vitamins and minerals supplements for the treatment of Covid-19 and Covid-like illness: A prospective, randomized, double-blind multicenter study

Mahjoub

Youssef

Yaakoubi

et al. 2024

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“…There was no significant relationship between gender and use of herbal products (P=0.553). study in Nigeria [30] revealed that knowledge of Covid-19 symptoms did not significantly predict self-medication (Table 10). The crude odds ratio of employment and practice of herbal products and home remedies self-medication is 1.…”

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The Use of Herbal Health Products and Home-Based Remedies for Protection Against Covid-19

Fagbola¹

2023

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Natural medicinal products and home-based remedies have been in use for centuries by people across the world. Tradition, belief, cultural practice, and previous experience are associated with the use of herbal products. The trend is observed to be on the increase since covid-19 Pandemic hit the global stage. In the early days of the Pandemic, people protected themselves by practicing measures that would safeguard them from getting infected with the deadly virus. This study evaluated prevalence, risks, harms, benefits, and other issues associated with using herbs and home-based remedies to prevent and treat Covid-19. It highlights various measures of prevention and treatment practiced by employees and customers of a Regional Corporation by capturing the demographic characteristics, reasons, and associated factors for using alternative medical products. A descriptive cross-sectional survey in a hybrid online was carried out from February 2022 to April 2022. Data of independent and dependent variables was collected using a well-structured hybrid (online and paper and pencil) questionnaire. Prevalence of steam inhalation was 51%, essential oils, including menthol crystal vapour inhalation, was 61%, herbal supplements was 20.6%, and natural health products was 100% (n = 286). Non-allopathic medicinal products, home-based remedies, and other preventive health measures were on the increase in prevalence during covid-19 Pandemic. Large studies are required to assess the efficacy and safety of herbal supplements and home-based remedies to protect users from unnecessary dangers inherent in their use. Keywords: Covid-19 pandemic, Herbal health supplements, Home-based remedies, Infection, Prevalence, Natural products, Regional corporation.

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Knowledge of COVID-19 and preventive measures on self-medication practices among Nigerian undergraduates

Cited by 5 publications

References 63 publications

A systematic review of self-medication practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for pharmacy practice in supporting public health measures

A systematic review of self-medication practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for pharmacy practice in supporting public health measures

Melatonin, vitamins and minerals supplements for the treatment of Covid-19 and Covid-like illness: A prospective, randomized, double-blind multicenter study

The Use of Herbal Health Products and Home-Based Remedies for Protection Against Covid-19

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