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Mais Najah Razak Al Shibly1, Lamyaa Ali Hasan2, Ashwaq Ridha Abdulsada2

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Self-medication (SM) is common among outpatients in Baghdad, particularly younger and lower-income individuals. Easy access to pharmacies contributes to this prevalent healthcare practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Self-medication (SM) involves using medicines for self-diagnosed health issues, a widespread practice globally.
  • Assessing SM knowledge and practices is crucial for understanding community health behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate self-medication knowledge and practices among outpatients at a Baghdad teaching hospital.
  • To identify associations between self-medication practices and socio-demographic factors.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with approximately 460 outpatients at Baghdad Medical City.
  • Data collection occurred between January 1, 2019, and June 30, 2019.

Main Results:

  • The study sample comprised 72.5% females, with the highest proportion (44%) in the 18-30 age group.
  • Graduates (60%) and married individuals (66.5%) were predominant. Concerns about side effects and reliance on private pharmacies were noted.
  • Participants utilized medicine leaflets (27%), previous prescriptions (23%), and pharmacist advice (18%) for information.

Conclusions:

  • Self-medication is a common practice among outpatients in Baghdad, influenced by various socio-demographic characteristics.
  • Younger age and lower income were associated with higher SM prevalence.
  • Easy accessibility of medicines from pharmacies significantly contributes to the increase in self-medication practices.