Intended and actual use of self-medication and alternative products during pregnancy by French women

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-173
Author(s):  
S. Cabut ◽  
C. Marie ◽  
F. Vendittelli ◽  
M.-P. Sauvant-Rochat
Keyword(s):  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Actual Use

scholarly journals Prevalence of self-medication in Brazil and associated factors

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (suppl 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Sérgio Dourado Arrais ◽  
Maria Eneida Porto Fernandes ◽  
Tatiane da Silva Dal Pizzol ◽  
Luiz Roberto Ramos ◽  
Sotero Serrate Mengue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
The North ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Prevalence Ratios ◽  
Use Of Health Services

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence and associated factors regarding the use of medicines by self-medication in Brazil. METHODS This cross-sectional population-based study was conducted using data from the PNAUM (National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines), collected between September 2013 and February 2014 by interviews at the homes of the respondents. All people who reported using any medicines not prescribed by a doctor or dentist were classified as self-medication practitioners. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios (Poisson regression) and their respective 95% confidence intervals were calculated in order to investigate the factors associated with the use of self-medication by medicines. The independent variables were: sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions and access to and use of health services. In addition, the most commonly consumed medicines by self-medication were individually identified. RESULTS The self-medication prevalence in Brazil was 16.1% (95%CI 15.0–17.5), with it being highest in the Northeast region (23.8%; 95%CI 21.6–26.2). Following the adjusted analysis, self-medication was observed to be associated with females, inhabitants from the North, Northeast and Midwest regions and individuals that have had one, or two or more chronic diseases. Analgesics and muscle relaxants were the therapeutic groups most used for self-medication, with dipyrone being the most consumed medicines. In general, most of the medicines used for self-medication were classified as non-prescriptive (65.5%). CONCLUSIONS Self-medication is common practice in Brazil and mainly involves the use of non-prescription medicines; therefore, the users of such should be made aware of the possible risks.

scholarly journals Use of self-medication among adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 444-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. R. Gualano ◽  
F. Bert ◽  
S. Passi ◽  
M. Stillo ◽  
V. Galis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication

scholarly journals Self-medication habits during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Campos ◽  
Margarida Espírito-Santo ◽  
Tânia Nascimento
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Portuguese Population ◽  
Similar Frequency ◽  
Low Health Literacy ◽  
Number Of Visits

Abstract Background Self-medication is a common practice worldwide. During COVID-19 pandemic, the constant fear of going outside and to use health services may have had an impact in the number of visits to Community Pharmacies. This research aimed to study self-medication habits of the Portuguese population during the current pandemic, more specifically, to understand which non-prescription drugs and food supplements were taken and the situations that conduced to the use of self-medication. Methods An online structured survey was conducted, with data obtained anonymously and included 170 participants (≥18 years). Data were processed using SPSS v26. Results Participants in this study were mainly female (81.2%), with a mean age of 38.01 ± 1.16 years old and most (84.7%) over 12 years of schooling. Answers allowed to verify that the current pandemic didn’t affect that much the frequency of visits to Pharmacy and the situations where people used self-medication were mainly minor, such as headaches (54.1%) and muscle pains (26.5%). The medications used more often were analgesics (60.0%) and anti-inflammatory (40.0%). However, many people indicated that they didńt seek for more information about medicines (49.4%) and/or supplements (7.6%) used during this period. In general, people visited the Pharmacy with a similar frequency and purpose as the previous year. Conclusions Despite all the changes, the current pandemic has not negatively affected the practice of self-medication. The role of Pharmacy professionals in the rational use of the drugs, particularly those used in self medicated situations is essential, especially when the population shows low health literacy regarding the use of medicines.

scholarly journals Self-Medication in Africa during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Zainab Ismail ◽  
Anmol Mohan ◽  
Christophe Ngendahayo ◽  
Abdullahi Tunde Aborode ◽  
Arooj Abid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Problem ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Home Remedies

Self-medication is known as “the usage of drugs, herbs or home remedies on one’s own initiative, or on the advice of another person, without consulting a doctor’. In Africa, self-medication has reached a critical stage, with people using and taking any drug regardless of how poisonous the material may be as long as unprofessional suggestions advocate it as a solution to their health problem. In this article, we looked at the consequences, effects, and recommendations for reducing the use of self-medication as a habit among Africans.

scholarly journals Use of self-medication among adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Gualano ◽  
F Bert ◽  
S Passi ◽  
M Stillo ◽  
V Galis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication

scholarly journals Upaya Pengobatan Sendiri pada Balita dalam Era Cakupan Semesta Jaminan Kesehatan

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Eka Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Universal Health

Upaya pengobatan sendiri merupakan perilaku individu dalam mengenali jenis penyakit yang diderita dan memilih sendiri jenis pengobatan. Kriteria yang menentukan pemilihan sumber pengobatan adalah persepsi sakit/pengetahuan akan penyakit, keyakinan akan sumber pengobatan, dan efisiensi waktu yang dipengaruhi oleh keterjangkauan biaya dan jarak. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan upaya pengobatan sendiri pada balita di Aceh dalam era cakupan semesta jaminan kesehatan dan mengetahui faktor-faktor yang memengaruhinya. Penelitian ini merupakan analisis data sekunder hasil KOR-MODUL Susenas 2011 dengan pendekatan potong lintang sebanyak 43.866 responden atau 455.750 rumah tangga di 23 Kabupaten/Kota Provinsi Aceh. Terdapat 5.147 responden balita yang mewakili populasi balita Aceh, sebanyak 2.052 balita (39,87%) dilaporkan menderita sakit selama sebulan sebelum survei, 62,52% ternyata dirawat dengan upaya pengobatan sendiri. Meskipun telah berlaku cakupan semesta jaminan kesehatan di Aceh, masih banyak balita yang diobati sendiri oleh keluarganya. Hasil analisis uji kai kuadrat dan regresi logistik menunjukkan bahwa faktor domisili, usia balita, dan diare memengaruhi upaya pengobatan sendiri pada balita.Self medication is the choice of medications by individuals to cure selfrecognized symptoms or indications. Self medication are determined by the perception/knowledge of the illness, beliefs, and efficiency as it is affected by affordability and distance to health care facility. This study aimed to describe the use of self-medication among toddler in Aceh during the era of universal health coverage, and to determine the factors that control its. This was a secondary data analysis of the results of KOR-MODUL Susenas 2011 with a cross-sectional approach as many as 43,866 respondents or 455,750 households in 23 districts/cities in Aceh province. There are 514 respondents representing toddler population of Aceh, and 2,052 toddler or 39.87% are sick during the last month prior to the survey and 62.52% were selfmedication. Nevertheless, some families still practice self-medication in the era of universal health coverage; in short, chi-square and logistic regression imply that living area, age of toddler, and diarrhea are determining the use of self-medication.

Pfcrt 76T and pfmdr1 86Y allele frequency in Plasmodium falciparum isolates and use of self-medication in a rural area of Gabon

2014 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 729-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Mawili-Mboumba ◽  
J. M. Ndong Ngomo ◽  
F. Maboko ◽  
V. Guiyedi ◽  
J. R. Mourou Mbina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Falciparum ◽  
Allele Frequency ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication

scholarly journals Reliance on Self-Medication Increase Delays in Diagnosis and Management of GI Cancers: Results From Nepal

2020 ◽  
pp. 1258-1263
Author(s):  
Soniya Dulal ◽  
Bishnu Dutta Paudel ◽  
Lori Anne Wood ◽  
Prakash Neupane ◽  
Aarati Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Primary Care Visit ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Gi Cancer ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Presentation Time ◽  
Baseline Factors ◽  
Gi Cancers

PURPOSE Patients with GI cancers in Nepal often present with advanced disease and poor outcomes. The purpose of the study was to determine the time to presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of GI cancer and the baseline factors that may be associated with delays. PATIENTS AND METHODS An institutional review board–approved study was performed in Kathmandu, Nepal, from July 2018 to June 2019. Patients with newly diagnosed GI cancers were asked to fill out a standardized questionnaire. Baseline factors such as residence, literacy, and use of self-medication were recorded. Patients were asked to report the time from first symptom to presentation, time from primary care visit to pathologic diagnosis, and time from diagnosis to surgery and/or treatment. Baseline factors were analyzed using 2-tailed t tests (Prism 8.0; GraphPad, La Jolla, CA) to determine whether any factors were associated with longer time delays in these 3 intervals. RESULTS The cohort comprised of 104 patients with a median age of 53.5 years (range, 22-77 years); 61.5% were men, 46.2% had upper GI cancers, and 83.7% presented with stage III or IV disease. The median time to presentation was 150 days, time to diagnosis was 220 days, and time to treatment was 50 days. There was no statistically significant difference in time intervals between upper and lower GI cancers. Use of self-medication (88.5%) was the only factor associated with longer time intervals to presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. CONCLUSION Patients in Nepal have long time intervals to presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of GI cancer. Self-medication led to longer delays. Reasons for self-medication and other potential barriers will be explored in future studies in the hopes of improving outcomes.

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