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Saudi school students' knowledge, attitude and practice toward medicines
Ahmed S Eldalo1, Mirghani A Yousif1, Mustafa Awad Abdallah1
1College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Saudi adolescents exhibit poor knowledge and misconceptions about medicines, highlighting a need for educational interventions to improve safe medication practices. This study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practice among 1022 students.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Adolescents' understanding of medication is crucial for safe usage.
- Limited data exists on Saudi school students' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding medicines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the KAP of Saudi school students (aged 15-20) concerning medicines.
- To identify areas for targeted health education initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous, pretested, self-administered questionnaire distributed to 1022 tertiary school students in Taif City, KSA.
- Data collected on medicine knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
Main Results:
- Only 15.4% correctly identified medicine uses; 79.6% consulted physicians before use.
- Misconceptions noted: 45.1% believed tablet size impacts efficacy; >50% knew temperature affects efficacy (significant urban/rural difference, P=0.005).
- Physicians (50.6%) and pharmacists (15.7%) were primary information sources; 70.5% desired more medicine education, with younger students showing greater interest (P<0.014).
Conclusions:
- Saudi school students aged 15-20 demonstrate deficient knowledge and misconceptions about medicines.
- Low medication knowledge poses risks for adolescent health.
- Educational interventions are essential to enhance students' understanding and practice regarding medicines.
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