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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Prevalence and Predictors of Self-medication Practice among Adults Residing in the Rural Field Practice Area of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chandigarh
Contributor:
Sharma, Deepak;
Goel, Naveen Krishan
Published:
Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine - Gujarat Chapter, 2022
Published in:
Healthline, 13 (2022) 2, Seite 169-173
Description:
<jats:p>Introduction : Self-medication is a harmful practice. There is a need to document its prevalence and educate people about its numerous dangers. This study assessed the prevalence of self-medication practice and its associated factors among adults. Method: This community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1090 adults. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. A pre-tested interview schedule was used to collect data regarding self-medication practice and its associated factors. The data was analysed using Epi-info software for windows (CDC Atlanta). Results:The prevalence of self-medication was 18.6%. The most common symptom for which study participants practised self-medication was fever (58.6%). Previous experience was the most common reason for practising self-medication (59.0%). The bivariate analysis revealed that the self-medication practice was significantly more among those aged 50 years and above and widowed individuals; as compared to their counterparts. Conclusion: Nearly one-fourth of the adults practised self-medication. Interventions should be designed to discourage self-medication practice among adults, with a particular focus on those aged above 50 years and widowed individuals.</jats:p>