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A qualitative study exploring medicines use pattern and practice among general public in Malaysia
Omar T Dawood1, Mohamed A Hassali2, Fahad Saleem3
1Discipline of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia . Penang ( Malaysia ). othd2000@yahoo.com.
Pharmacy Practice
|July 7, 2016
Summary
Many people misunderstand how to use medicines appropriately, leading to issues with medication compliance and self-management. Healthcare professionals must provide clearer information to improve therapeutic outcomes and reduce risks associated with improper medicine use.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology and Public Health
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Understanding public medicine use is crucial for improving health outcomes.
- Misconceptions about medication can lead to non-adherence and adverse effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patterns and practices of medicine use in the general public.
- To identify key factors influencing medicine usage among users.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach utilizing focus group discussions.
- Thematic content analysis of transcribed audio recordings from two focus groups.
- In-depth data collected from adult medicine users.
Main Results:
- Participants showed misunderstandings regarding appropriate medicine use, compliance, and information sources.
- Medication adherence was reported by most, but forgetting or stopping medication prematurely occurred.
- Self-management based on personal knowledge or informal advice was common, with some experiencing side effects without informing healthcare providers.
Conclusions:
- Significant misunderstandings exist regarding medication compliance, self-management, and information sourcing for medicine use.
- Enhanced communication from healthcare professionals is essential to mitigate risks of inappropriate medicine use.
- Improved patient education is necessary to achieve better therapeutic outcomes.
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