2024
DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/2024/42/2022137
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Self-medication in children aged 0–12 years in Brazil: a population-based study

Abstract: Objetive: Studies have shown that the practice of self-medicating children occurs worldwide and is independent of the country’s economic level, medication policies, or access to health services. This study aimed to estimate and characterize the prevalence of self-medication in the Brazilian population of children aged up to 12 years. Methods: We analyzed the data of 7528 children aged up to 12 years whose primary caregivers responded to the National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medic… Show more

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“…In contrast, a study done in Germany found that parents from higher classed used self-medication more frequently [29]. Table 7 provides a detailed socio-demographic comparison of parents' knowledge of antibiotic usage and reveals that only about 40% of individuals possess the fundamental knowledge needed to utilise antibiotics.…”
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confidence: 95%
“…In contrast, a study done in Germany found that parents from higher classed used self-medication more frequently [29]. Table 7 provides a detailed socio-demographic comparison of parents' knowledge of antibiotic usage and reveals that only about 40% of individuals possess the fundamental knowledge needed to utilise antibiotics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%