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DRUG MISUSE AND SELF-MEDICATION AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS IN JORDAN
Ahmed Maslat1, Nadia Al-Atoom2, Manal Al-Najdawi3
1DEPARTMENT OF PHARM-D, FACULTY OF PHARMACY, JADARA UNIVERSITY, AMMAN, JORDAN; DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, FACULTY OF SCIENCE, YARMOUK UNIVERSITY, IRBID, JORDAN.
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Summary
Self-medication is prevalent among pharmacy students in Jordan, with many overconfident in their treatment abilities. Education on proper medicine use and stricter regulations are crucial for safe practices.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Self-medication is a global health concern, particularly among healthcare students.
- Pharmacy students, due to their academic background, may exhibit unique self-medication patterns and risks.
- Understanding these patterns is vital for promoting rational drug use and patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of self-medication among pharmacy students in Jordanian universities.
- To assess the risks and potential for abuse associated with self-medication in this population.
- To identify common self-medication practices and the conditions treated.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 450 pharmacy students from seven Jordanian universities.
- Multistage sampling was employed to ensure representative participant selection.
- Self-administered questionnaires collected data on demographics, academic information, and self-medication behaviors.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of self-medication was observed, with 76.9% of students self-treating without professional consultation.
- Commonly self-medicated drugs included Paracetamol (60%), multivitamins (74.25%), and herbal products (37.2%).
- Students demonstrated overconfidence in managing conditions like cold/flu and headaches, with noted misuse of analgesics and laxatives, and knowledge gaps regarding drug indications.
Conclusions:
- The high prevalence of self-medication among Jordanian pharmacy students necessitates targeted educational interventions.
- Medical teaching institutions must emphasize the proper use of medicines and the risks of self-medication.
- Stricter legislation and enhanced education are essential to ensure the effective and safe use of medications.
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