Prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics and its related factors among Chinese residents: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Self-medication is one of the most common forms of inappropriate use of antibiotics. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) in China and evaluate the related factors. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Wuhan, Hubei, China from July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019. Participants were recruited in public places to answer a structured questionnaire. The information of participants’ social demographic characteristics, antibiotic knowledge and health beliefs were collected. Binary Logistics regression analysis was used to examine the associated factors of SMA. Results Of the 3206 participants, 10.32% reported SMA in the past 6 months. Participants who with middle or high perceived barriers to seek health care services showed a higher likelihood of SMA (P < 0.05). Participants who with middle or high perceived threats of self-medication, and who with middle or high self-efficacy to overcome obstacles showed a lower likelihood of SMA (P < 0.05). Conclusions Compared with developed countries, the prevalence of SMA in China is still higher. Measures to conduct public health education and improve the accessibility of health services are crucial to decrease the overall self-medication rate in China.

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Trends of Self-Medication Amongst the Patients Visiting the Out-Patient Department of Combined Military Hospital, Lahore

Esculapio ◽

10.51273/esc21.2516 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 30-33

Author(s):

Bushra Asif Ali Khan ◽

Faiza Muzahir ◽

Sahar Abdul Rauf ◽

Syeda Rubab Fatima ◽

Abida Pervaiz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Awareness ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Military Hospital ◽

Self Medication ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Prevalence ◽

To Receive ◽

Previous Prescription ◽

Patient Department

Objective: The purpose of our study was to assess the trends of self-medication practices and to determine the prevalence, characteristics, related factors, and effects of self-medication among the patients conducted. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was on patients of Combined Military Hospital Lahore on a sample size of 365. The data was collected and entered in a predesigned questionnaire about self-medication later analyzed using SPSS version 17.0. Results: The prevalence of self-medication was 95.3% and effectiveness was 87.7%. The common reasons for self-medication were prior knowledge of usefulness of remedy (63.3%), non-affordability of consultant charges (18.4%), and lack of time (21.9%). Frequently used medicines included antibiotics (30.1%), analgesics (69.6%), antipyretics (51.0%), and antihistamines (23.6%). Respondents claimed to receive information about these drugs from various sources including doctor (38.6%), previous prescription (31.8%), retailer seller (13.4%), family/friends (43.6%), media (7.9%) and other sources (1.6%). Conclusion: It had been concluded that there is a high prevalence of self-medication. There is a need to raise public awareness about the appropriate use in order to prevent potential hazards of self-medication. Key Words: trends, self-medication, out-patient department How to cite: Khan B.A.A, Muzahir F, Rauf S.A, Fatima S.R, Pervaiz A, Jamil S. Trends of self- medication amongst the patients visiting the out-patient department of Combined Military Hospital, Lahore. Esculapio.2021. 30-33

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Regret over the delay in childbearing decision negatively associates with life satisfaction among Japanese women seeking fertility treatment: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.22743/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tomoko Adachi ◽

Masayuki Endo ◽

Kazutomo Ohashi

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Japanese Women ◽

Fertility Treatment ◽

Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Negatively Associated

Abstract Background: Currently, in developed countries, increased numbers of women and men are delaying childbearing but, later in life, begin seeking fertility treatment. Some women undergoing infertility treatment develop negative feelings such as depression associated with low life satisfaction and regret over the delay in childbearing decision. Thus, we examine the association of life satisfaction with regret over the delay in childbearing decision and infertility-related factors, among Japanese women and men seeking fertility treatment.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 253 women and 196 men referred to fertility facilities in Japan from July to December 2018. Participants completed a questionnaire on life satisfaction, regret over the delay in childbearing decision, infertility-related factors and sociodemographic characteristics. Life satisfaction was measured using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and the degree of regret over delay in childbearing decision was measured on a 7-point Likert scale. Multiple linear regression by gender was used to analyze the association of life satisfaction with regret over the delay in childbearing decision and infertility-related factors.Results: Of the 253 women and 196 men, 102 (40.3%) women and 43 (21.9%) men answered “strongly agree” regarding their regret over the delay in childbearing decision. In women, life satisfaction was negatively associated with regret (β = -0.155, 95% CI [-0.938, -0.093], p = 0.017), used assisted reproduction technology (ART) (β = -0.135, 95% CI [-2.977, -0.020], p = 0.047). In contrast, previous live birth was positively associated with life satisfaction (β = 0.134, 95% CI [0.12, 3.739], p = 0.037). In men, we found no significant association of life satisfaction with regret over the delay in childbearing decision and infertility-related factors.Conclusions: Regret over the delay in childbearing decision could be negatively associated with life satisfaction among Japanese women seeking fertility treatment. It may be important for women to make better informed decision regarding the timing of childbearing to not regret later in life. Health professionals should reduce regret over the delay in childbearing decision during fertility treatment and explore to spread information on fertility awareness.

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Factors associated with self-medication in adolescents in the rural area of Cartagena, Colombia

Archivos de Medicina (Manizales) ◽

10.30554/archmed.20.2.3697.2020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 356-363

Author(s):

Moraima Del Toro Rubio ◽

Cristina Elena Bohórquez Moreno ◽

Anderson Díaz Pérez ◽

Zorayda Barrios Puerta

Keyword(s):

High School Students ◽

Rural Area ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

School Students ◽

Self Medication ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Family ◽

Cartagena De Indias ◽

Methods Analytical

Objective: to determine the factors that influence on self-medication in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) adolescents in rural area. Materials and methods: analytical, cross-sectional study, which 383 adolescents between 10 and 18 years old, who lives in two towns of Cartagena, participated. An instrument designed for this study and validated by an expert was applied and integrated by a sociodemographic component, as well as a self-medication and related factors instrument. Results: participants were mostly males (58.2%), between 12 and 17 years old (14.9% and 16.2%), high school students (55.1%). This practice is associated with influence of a relative or a friend (OR 95% CI (6,686 (3,960-11,288)), female sex (OR 95% CI (2,636 (1,516- 4,586) and the acquisition of medications without a medical formula (OR 95% CI (10,491 (4,849 22,698)). Conclusions: self-medication is a common practice among adolescents in the rural area of Cartagena, and is given by cultural factors, such as the family influences and the flexibility of acquiring medications without a medical formula.

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among high school girls in Ardabil, Iran

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20171047 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 486

Author(s):

Ghasem Fattahzadeh-Ardalani ◽

Rahim Masoumi ◽

Firouz Amani ◽

Anahita Zakeri

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

High School Girls ◽

Important Health ◽

School Girls

Background: Overweight and obesity and its problems are the most important health and nutrition issues of adolescents in developed countries. This study aimed to determine prevalence of overweight and obesity among high school girls in Ardabil.Methods: As a cross sectional study height, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference were measured. BMI and WHR were used to assess the overweight and obesity. Data analysed by statistical methods in SPSS.19.Results: The mean age of students was 16.6±1.1 years. 0.25 of students were in age 16. According to BMI, 8.8% of all students have overweight. According to the WHR, 72 (35.1%) had WHR >0.8 which were in unhealthy high risk group.Conclusions: Results showed that the rate of overweight and obesity in high school girls in Ardabil was lower than many studies in country. So, programming for rising their knowledge about obesity related factors and increasing their physical activity and modify feeding behaviour is essential.

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Magnitude and factors associated with anti-malarial self-medication practice among residents of Kasulu Town Council, Kigoma-Tanzania

African Health Sciences ◽

10.4314/ahs.v19i3.20 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 2457-2461

Author(s):

Stanley Mwita ◽

Omary Meja ◽

Deogratias Katabalo ◽

Catherine Richard

Keyword(s):

Health Care Services ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Self Medication ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medication Practice ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Care Services ◽

Long Time ◽

The Cost

Background: Anti- malarial self-medication practice in Africa is very common. It is considered as an alternative way for people who cannot afford the cost of health care services. This study was conducted to assess the magnitude and factors associated with anti-malarial self-medication practice among residents of Kasulu Town Council.Materials and methods: The study was a descriptive cross sectional study. Two hundred and eighty consenting respondents were selected by systematic random sampling and interviewed with the aid of a semi structured questionnaire to assess anti-malarial self- medication practice. A p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant, at 95% confidence interval.Results: Prevalence of anti-malarial self-medication was (69.6%). Majority of the respondents (83.1%) reported that, they did not get better after self- medication. About 36% of the respondents metioned time taken in health facilities as the main factor for self- medication.Conclusion: This study revealed that, self-medication practice is very common among community members in Kasulu district. The main reasons identified for self-medication was long time taken to get treatment in health facilities.Keywords: Anti-malarial, Self- medication, Practice, Kasulu, Tanzania.

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Parent-based self-medication in Pakistani children: a qualitative cross-sectional survey

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science ◽

10.3329/bjms.v15i1.22055 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 33-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Muhammad Aslam Solangi ◽

Muhammad Ali ◽

Daniyal Mushtaq ◽

Muhammad Zaid ◽

Muhammad Riaz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

Medical Science ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

University Graduates ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Self Medication ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Private Hospitals ◽

Care Workers ◽

Utilization Patterns

Background: A large percent of the population in developing countries is comprised of children. Drug utilization patterns in children is of great concern universally and has gained a lot of attention.Objectives: The aim of this study was to test the Pakistani parents knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) towards self-medicating their children.Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed and the data collection was carried out in several government and private hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. Non probability convenient random sampling method was employed to select the participants.Results: In our study, 45 (44.55%) parents were university graduates. The most frequent medicines used were Panadol (paracetamol) 84 (83%). The most common self-treated symptom was cough & cold 73 (72.27%). In case of self-treatment failure most of the parents in the present study tend to consult general practitioners in private clinics 62 (61%), while 31 (31%) of them seek advice from child specialists in hospitals. Doctors were the first favourite source for 92 (91.0%) of parents. The most common reasons were the expensive consultation fees and long waiting time in the clinics. A large portion of parents disagreed that health care workers attitudes were bad, or that information relayed to them was insufficient. Another important finding was 52 (51.4%) of parents were convinced that they can diagnose their childs illnesses by the symptoms.Conclusions: The study uncovered that parents knowledge was lacking, and their parental self-medication practice demonstrated to be unseemly. Based on the results of our study, we conclude that there is a critical need of appropriate interventions to tackle this issue.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(1) 2016 p.33-38

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Trends in thinness prevalence among adolescents in ten European countries and the USA (1998–2006): a cross-sectional survey

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980013002541 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (10) ◽

pp. 2207-2215 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Giacomo Lazzeri ◽

Stefania Rossi ◽

Colette Kelly ◽

Carine Vereecken ◽

Namanjeet Ahluwalia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Behaviours ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

European Countries ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Usa ◽

Adjusted Logistic Regression ◽

And Gender ◽

Using Data

AbstractObjectiveTo describe the prevalence of ‘graded thinness’ in children aged 11, 13 and 15 years in eleven developed countries and to identify trends in the prevalence of ‘thinness’ (BMI < 17 kg/m2 at age 18 years) by age and gender.DesignCross-sectional study using data collected through self-reported questionnaires.SettingData were taken from the 1997/1998, 2001/2002 and 2005/2006 surveys of the Health Behaviours in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study.SubjectsChildren and adolescents from ten European countries and the USA (n 158 000).ResultsPrevalence of grades 1, 2 and 3 of thinness was higher among 11-year-old students compared with the 13- and 15-year-olds in all countries. A higher prevalence of thinness was observed in girls than in boys. Since 1998 the prevalence of thinness decreased steadily in Czech boys and girls, while it increased for French girls. In the total European sample of females, thinness decreased from 1998 to 2006 (χ2 for trend, P < 0·01). Age-adjusted logistic regression analysis showed that Czech boys and girls, and Flemish and American girls were less likely to be thin in 2006 than in 1998; while a noteworthy increment, even if borderline significant, was observed for French girls with a 41 % increase in the likelihood to be thin.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that thinness is an important overlooked phenomenon with wide variation in prevalence and trends across developed countries. It deserves further longitudinal studies in a multinational context that could increase the understanding of the factors associated with thinness and contribute to developing preventive and nutritional programmes targeted at controlling obesity and chronic diseases, while monitoring thinness.

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Self-medication prevalence and related factors among medical university students, 2015

International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20170332 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 373

Author(s):

Fariba Kahnamouei-aghdam ◽

Anahita Zakeri ◽

Firouz Amani ◽

Mostafa Sajjadifar ◽

Perham Mohammadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Free Market ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Science Students ◽

Self Medication ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Medical University ◽

University Science ◽

Drug Free

Background: Self-medication is one of the main health problems. Given the high prevalence of self-medicationin society and between students, the aim of this study was to assess the rate of self-medication among Ardabil medical students.Methods: This cross–sectional study has been done on 150 students which selected randomly from Ardabil Medical University Science students. Data collected by a questionnaire and then analyzed by statistical method in SPSS.19.Results: The rate of self-medication among students was 65%. Most of usage drug was sedatives with 77.1%. 7.2% of students were prepared drugs from places other than pharmacies and most of self-medication was the existence of drug free market with 71%.Conclusions: Given the high prevalence of self-medication among students it is necessary to promote a culture of drug use among students, education in the field of self-medication and its side effects are given to students.

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Antenatal Care Visits of Child-Bearing Mothers Having a Child Five Years Preceding in the Survey and Associated Factors in Benchi-Sheko Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-167661/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Assaye Belay Gelaw ◽

Solomon Abebaw Andargie ◽

Abiyot Negsh Terefe

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Southwestern Ethiopia ◽

Education Status ◽

Health Institutions

Abstract Background Antenatal care (ANC) is the service given by the caregiver for pregnant women to make safe the health of both pregnant women and babies during the pregnancy period Objectives The objective of the current study was to persuade high-quality public health service and plan the mothers and their households expressively and mentally for being motherhood by ever-increasing antenatal care visits from health institutions. Methods Community-based cross-sectional study design was applied. Cross-sectional survey design mainly used for the collection of information on the Utilization of Antenatal Care Visit of Women During Pregnancy and its Related Factors in Bench-Sheko Zone, South Nation Nationalities Peoples of Region, Southwestern Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study. The study populations are all populations who are living in the study area, South Nation Nationalities peoples of Region, Southwestern Ethiopia. Results Evidence tells us, one hundred twenty-nine (16.9%) of pregnant women were not visited by the caregiver during pregnancy. Around eighty-three percent of pregnant women were visited in health institutions at least once prior in the five years in the survey. The Poisson regression model was preferred to fit the data. As the output indicated in analysis, the odds ratio of women whose husband education status is illiterate is equal to exp(-0.272) = 0.76(95% CI:-0.507,-0.038) (other variables are adjusted), it indicates that the women whose husband education status is 0.76 less likely to ANC visit than women whose husband education status is higher and above. Conclusions The remark conclusion that the source of information, religion, educational status, birth order, knowledge of danger signs for pregnancy, and service satisfaction were significant at the alpha level of significance on the ANC visit of Women during pregnancy.

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Predictors of Adherence to Smoking Cessation Medications among Current and Ex-Smokers in Australia: Findings from a National Cross-Sectional Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182212225 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (22) ◽

pp. 12225

Author(s):

Amanual Getnet Mersha ◽

Michelle Kennedy ◽

Parivash Eftekhari ◽

Gillian Sandra Gould

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Social Psychological ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Adherence to smoking cessation medications (SCMs) improve the rate of successful quitting. This study aimed to evaluate the level of adherence to SCMs and associated factors among smokers and ex-smokers in Australia. Method: A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in Australia. Descriptive statistics were used to present the overall characteristics of participants. Cross-tabulation with Pearson’s chi-square test was performed to evaluate the possible associations between factors. To explore barriers and facilitators of adherence to SCMs, logistic regressions were conducted. Results: Among 201 participants, 57 (28.4%) were found to be adherent to SCMs. The odds of being adherent were found to be higher among participants with good social support (AOR = 3.28, 95% CI of 2.30–6.27). Participants who did not experience anxiety symptoms had higher odds of being adherent to SCMs as compared to smokers who had anxiety symptoms (AOR = 4.41, 95% CI of 3.64–14.68). Having previous experience of using SCMs improved adherence four-fold (AOR = 3.87, 95% CI of 1.11–13.44). Level of nicotine dependence showed a direct association with adherence (AOR = 3.53, 95% CI of 1.40–8.95). Not relapsing while on the medications improved adherence (AOR = 2.88, 95% CI of 1.21–6.88). Conclusion: In a study of smokers and ex-smokers in Australia, the self-reported level of adherence to SCMs was found to be low. Adherence was associated with social, psychological, and medication-related factors. Smoking cessation interventions are recommended to include strategies that can address medication adherence.

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