Self-medication among Undergraduate Medical Students of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine: Where do We Stand?

Ramadan, Marwa; Eltaweel, Asmaa; Nakhal, Tamwe El; Hemead, Hanan M.; Maraqa, Abdelrahman; Abish, Doha; Essam, Rana; Baraka, A

doi:10.5195/ijms.2018.41

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“…High self-medication prevalence was reported among university students in Bangladesh (88%), 5 Jordan (86.7%), 6 Saudi Arabia (86%), 7 and Egypt (52.7%). 8 Similarly, a study conducted among students of Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia 9 and Jiangsu University, China 10 revealed that self-medication with antibiotics was practiced by 49% and 47.9% of the respondents, respectively. In Ethiopia, the prevalence of self-medication among university students across studies has been 32.7%-70.8%.…”

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“…11,13,16,17 Antibiotics, analgesics, antipyretics, antacids, vitamins, cough remedies, eye drops, antihistamines, antimicrobials, and anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used classes in selfmedication. 8,[11][12][13]18,19 Inappropriate self-medication is a public-health problem worldwide. 20 In developing countries, most illnesses are treated by self-medication, bringing much public and professional concern about irrational use of medicines.…”

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<p>Self-Medication Practices among Undergraduate University Students in Northeast Ethiopia</p>

Zewdie¹,

Andargie²,

Kassahun³

2020

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Background: Inappropriate self-medication is a public-health problem worldwide. Major problems associated with self-medication include wastage of resources, increased resistance of pathogens, and adverse drug reactions. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess self-medication practices and associated factors among undergraduate Wollo University students in Northeast Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 341 undergraduate university students using a pretested and self-administered questionnaire from January to February 2019. Simple random sampling was used to select study participants. Data were collected using the self-administered questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 20. Multiple logistic regression was employed in data analysis, with P<0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: The prevalence of self-medication in this study was 64.98%. Mildness of disease (57, 34.13%) and dissatisfaction with health-care services, (44, 26.34%) were the main reasons for self-medication practice. The most common types of diseases for selfmedication were headache (80, 47.9%), gastrointestinal infections (74, 44.31%), and respiratory tract infections (48, 28.74%). Analgesics (94, 56.28%) and antibiotics (60, 35.9%) were the leading classes of medicine used in self-medication. Multivariate regression analysis indicated that agriculture students (AOR 0.163, 95% CI 0.049-0.545) were 84% less likely to practice self-medication than medicine and health-science students. Conclusion: This study revealed that self-medication practices are common among study participants and significantly associated with their field of study. Awareness promotion on the risk of inappropriate self-medication for university students is highly recommended.

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<p>Self-Medication Practices among Undergraduate University Students in Northeast Ethiopia</p>

Zewdie¹,

Andargie²,

Kassahun³

2020

RMHP

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“…Total score ranged between 0 to 7; Since poor level considered for the total score (0, 1, 2, 3 and 4) out of (7) and good level considered for the total score (5, 6 and 7) out of (7) The third section assesses the attitudes of students towards SM. Five-point Likert scale items were used; strongly agree responses were scored as 5, agree as 4, uncertain as 3, disagree as 2, and strongly disagree as 1.…”

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“…Total score knowledge ranged between 0 to 7; Since poor level considered for the total score (0, 1, 2, 3 and 4) out of ( 7) and good level considered for the total score (5, 6 and 7) out of (7). Results shows that 17 students out of 316 which represent 5.4% of the total sample had poor knowledge of SM with total score less than 5, while 299 ss, which represent 94.6% had good knowledge of SM with total score (5 and above).…”

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“…There are several worldwide surveys have investigated the SM practices among university students which found a high SM prevalence in Bangladesh (88%), 5 Jordan (86.7%), 6 and Egypt (52.7%). 7 Likewise, in Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia 8 and Jiangsu University, China 9 revealed that SM with antibiotics was practiced by 49% and 47.9% of the respondents, respectively. In Ethiopia, the prevalence of SM among university students across studies has been 32.7-70.8%.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Medical and Pharmacy Students Regarding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Toward Self-Medication in Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.

Alduraibi

Altowayan

2021

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Background: Self-Medication (SM) is common practice worldwide in both developed and developing countries. SM is referred as self consuming of medication without consulting a physician for either diagnosis or treatment. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices toward SM among medical and pharmacy students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among medical and pharmacy students in Qassim university, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, during the period 2020-2021.Multistage random sampling technique was used to recruit students. The data were collected through questionnaire.Results: Three hundred and sixteen of 342 students were recruited. This study showed that the majority (94.6%) of students had good knowledge of self-medication. Additionally, the following characteristics were significantly associated with good knowledge: being female, and Pharmacy students. Overall mean score for the attitudes towards self-medication shows that 58.4% of the total sample had high agreements towards the questions of the attitudes toward self-medication. More than half (63.9%) of the students reported that they practice self- medication in the last 6 months. Pain killers was the most common medication used for self- medication by the majority of the students (88.29%). The majority (77.8%) of respondents reported that they feel confident about the use of self-medication. Conclusions: In conclusion, students' knowledge of self-medication appears to be good and significantly high among pharmacy students in comparison to medical students. Therefor, medical and pharmacy students should be viewed as important contributors to the public health care system, and future health professionals should be properly educated on good pharmacy practice and responsible self-medication.Trial registration: Not applicable

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A cross-sectional survey: knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication in medical and pharmacy students

Alduraibi

Altowayan

2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Self-Medication is common practice worldwide in both developed and developing countries. Self-Medication is referred as self consumption of medication without consulting a physician for either diagnosis or treatment. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices toward self-medication among medical and pharmacy students. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among medical and pharmacy students in Qassim university, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, during the period 2020–2021. Multistage random sampling technique was used to recruit students. The data were collected through questionnaire. Results Three hundred and sixteen of 316 students were recruited. This study showed that the majority (94.6%) of students had good knowledge of self-medication. Additionally, the following characteristics were significantly associated with good knowledge: being female, and Pharmacy students. Overall mean score for the attitudes towards self-medication shows that 58.4% of the total sample had high agreements towards the questions of the attitudes toward self-medication. More than half (63.9%) of the students reported that they practice self- medication in the last 6 months. Pain killers was the most common medication used for self- medication by the majority of the students (88.29%). Conclusions In conclusion, students’ knowledge of self-medication appears to be good and significantly high among pharmacy students in comparison to medical students. As well self-medication was highly practiced among the students. Therefor, medical and pharmacy students should be viewed as important contributors to the public health care system, and future health professionals should be properly educated on good pharmacy practice and responsible self-medication. Trial registration Not applicable.

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Self-medication among Undergraduate Medical Students of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine: Where do We Stand?

Cited by 10 publications

References 20 publications

<p>Self-Medication Practices among Undergraduate University Students in Northeast Ethiopia</p>

<p>Self-Medication Practices among Undergraduate University Students in Northeast Ethiopia</p>

A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Medical and Pharmacy Students Regarding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Toward Self-Medication in Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.

A cross-sectional survey: knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication in medical and pharmacy students

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