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Self-Medication and its Associated Factors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Anas Alomoush1, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh2, Mohammed ALBashtawy2
1Department of Community Health, Jordan Ministry of Health, Jordan.
Background:
Self-medication is a global concern among professionals and non-professionals, with a rapid increase in prevalence. The study aims to assess the prevalence of self-medication and its associated factors among university students.
Materials And Methods:
A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in three universities, and a total of 817 college students participated in this study.
Results:
About 75.40% of the participants reported using medications without a professional prescription. The category of analgesics was the most commonly used in self-medication (82.80%), while the most common symptom was a headache (81.50%). Almost 74.10% percent of participants who have practiced self-medication stated that the reason was the "lack of time to consult a physician." Most participants who have used self-medication (90.30%) stated that the source of knowledge was "previous prescription."
Conclusions:
Health education programs concerning self-mediation should be held in university settings to improve attitudes and practices toward self-mediation.
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