scholarly journals Conhecimentos dos Pacientes da Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia Sobre o Uso de Anti-Inflamatórios Não Esteroidais (AINE)

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Boscariol ◽  
Leonardo Luiz Barretti Secchi ◽  
Leonardo Luiz Barretti Secchi ◽  
Paula Monticelli ◽  
Paula Monticelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Daily Basis ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Drug Classes ◽  
Relieve Pain ◽  
Artrite Reumatoide ◽  
Nsaid Prescription ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Study Participants

Atualmente, observa-se que os medicamentos estão presentes praticamente no cotidiano de todos os indivíduos, presentes não somente nos consultórios e hospitais, mas também nos lares, sendo que a maioria destes não precisam de prescrições médicas. Os anti-inflamatórios não esteroides (AINE) estão entre as classes medicamentosas mais utilizadas no mundo, sobretudo para tratar inflamação, dor e edema, osteoartrites, artrite reumatoide e distúrbios musculoesqueléticos. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar a utilização e o nível de conhecimento sobre as possíveis reações adversas dos AINE, pelos pacientes da Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia da Faculdade Anhanguera de Sorocaba. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, quantitativo, por meio da aplicação de um questionário investigativo. Foram incluídos no estudo pacientes adultos, homens e mulheres, que deram início ao tratamento de fisioterapia. No estudo, 88,33% dos pacientes acreditam que os AINE aliviam a dor e 85% responderam que receberam uma prescrição de AINE durante o atual tratamento. Quando indagados quanto a eficácia do uso de AINE concomitante com a fisioterapia, 65% responderam que os anti-inflamatórios ajudaram no tratamento com o alívio da dor. Sobre os problemas de saúde relacionados ao uso prolongado de AINEs, 61,66% responderam que possuem conhecimento. O uso crônico de AINE é acompanhado de diversos efeitos colaterais e adversos, os quais devem ser sempre alertados aos usuários, fato esse não observado neste estudo de acordo com as respostas dos participantes do estudo. Palavras-chave: Inflamação. Sistema Osteomuscular. Automedicação.    AbstractCurrently, it is observed that medicines are present almost on a daily basis of all individuals, present not only in clinics and hospitals, but also in homes, being that most of these do not require medical prescriptions. The non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are among the most widely used drug classes in the world, especially to treat inflammation, pain and edema, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of this study was to identify the use and the level of knowledge about the possible adverse reactions of NSAIDS, by patients of the Clinic School of Physiotherapy at  Faculdade Anhanguera Sorocaba. A cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted, through the application of an investigative questionnaire. Patients included in the study were adults, men and women, who  started the physiotherapy treatment. In the study, 88.33% of patients believe that  NSAIDS relieve pain and 85% responded that they received an NSAID  prescription  during the current treatment. When asked about the effectiveness of the use of NSAID concomitantly with physiotherapy, 65% responded that the anti-inflammatories helped in dealing with the pain relief. About the health problems concerning  the  prolonged use of NSAIDS, 61.66% answered that they are aware of. The chronic use of NSAIDS is accompanied by various adverse and side effects, which should always be alerted to the  users, fact  which was not observed in this study, according to the study participants’ answers. Keywords: Inflammation. Musculoskeletal System. Self-Medication.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards preeclampsia and its associated factors in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a multi‐center facility‐based cross‐sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maru Mekie ◽  
Dagne Addisu ◽  
Minale Bezie ◽  
Abenezer Melkie ◽  
Dejen Getaneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
South Gondar

Abstract Background Preeclampsia has the greatest impact on maternal mortality which complicates nearly a tenth of pregnancies worldwide. It is one of the top five maternal mortality causes and responsible for 16 % of direct maternal death in Ethiopia. Little is known about the level of knowledge and attitude towards preeclampsia in Ethiopia. This study was designed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards preeclampsia and its associated factors in South Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A multicenter facility-based cross-sectional study was implemented in four selected hospitals of South Gondar Zone among 423 pregnant women. Multistage random sampling and systematic random sampling techniques were used to select the study sites and the study participants respectively. Data were entered in EpiData version 3.1 while cleaned and analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed. Adjusted odds ratio with 95 % confidence interval were used to identify the significance of the association between the level of knowledge on preeclampsia and its predictors. Results In this study, 118 (28.8 %), 120 (29.3 %) of the study participants had good knowledge and a positive attitude towards preeclampsia respectively. The likelihood of having good knowledge on preeclampsia was found to be low among women with no education (AOR = 0.22, 95 % CI (0.06, 0.85)), one antenatal care visit (ANC) (AOR = 0.13, 95 % CI (0.03, 0.59)). Whereas, those who booked for ANC in the first trimester (AOR = 6.59, 95 % CI (1.43, 30.33)), gave the last birth at a health facility (AOR = 2.61, 955 CI (1.03, 6.61)), and experienced a complication during previous births (AOR = 3.67, 95 % CI (1.78, 7.57)) were more likely to be knowledgeable on preeclampsia. Conclusions No formal education and not attending four ANC visits were associated with poor knowledge of preeclampsia. While participants who visited health facilities during the first trimester, who gave birth at health facilities, and those who experienced a complication in previous births were more likely to be knowledgeable on preeclampsia. Improving the numbers of ANC visits and encouraging facility delivery are important measures to improve women’s knowledge on preeclampsia. Health education regarding preeclampsia risk factors, symptoms, and complications shall be emphasized.

scholarly journals Knowledge of blood donation and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e044343
Author(s):  
Addisu Getie ◽  
Adam Wondmieneh ◽  
Melaku Bimerew ◽  
Getnet Gedefaw ◽  
Asmamaw Demis
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
Study Participants

ObjectiveTo assess the level of knowledge about blood donation and associated factors in Ethiopia.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsBoth published and unpublished cross-sectional studies on the level of knowledge about blood donation in Ethiopia were included. Articles from different databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, HINARI, EMBASE, Scopus, Google Scholar and African Journals Online were searched. Cochrane I2 statistics were used to check for heterogeneity. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses of evidence of heterogeneity were carried out. Egger’s test with funnel plot was conducted to investigate publication bias.ResultTwenty cross-sectional studies with a total of 8338 study participants (4712 men and 3626 women) were included. The overall nationwide level of knowledge about blood donation was 56.57% (95% CI 50.30 to 62.84). Being in secondary school and above (adjusted OR=3.12; 95% CI 2.34 to 4.16) and being male (adjusted OR=1.81; 95% CI 1.44 to 2.28) were the factors associated with level of knowledge about blood donation.ConclusionMore than half of the study participants were knowledgeable about blood donation. Sex and educational status were the factors significantly associated with level of knowledge about blood donation in Ethiopia. Therefore, there is a need for education and dissemination of information about blood donation among the general population to build adequate knowledge and maintain regular blood supply.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Viewpoints of Undergraduate University Students towards Self-Medication: An Institution-Based Study in Riyadh

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8545
Author(s):  
Basheerahmed Abdulaziz Mannasaheb ◽  
Mohammed Jaber Al-Yamani ◽  
Sarah Abdulrahman Alajlan ◽  
Lamyaa Munahi Alqahtani ◽  
Shrouq Eid Alsuhimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Adverse Drug Events ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Poor Treatment ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Poor Treatment Outcome

Rational and responsible self-medication (SM) is not only the key to better health outcomes, but also key to limiting adverse drug events. This institution-based cross-sectional study utilized seven- and four-item scales to assess the knowledge and attitude towards SM. Similarly, SM practices were measured using eight scale questions consisting of SM practice during the last six months, type of drug consumed, reason and frequency of SM, and so on. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. Overall, 371 students completed the questionnaire. The students with a good level of knowledge and positive attitude towards SM were 60.64% and 66.8%, respectively. About 55.5% of students practiced SM during the last six months using antipyretics (37.7%), multivitamins (36.4%), sleeping aids (20.2%), and anti-histamines (18.6%). Headache (79.2%), fever (37.7%), pain (25.9%), and colds and coughs (25.3%) were the illnesses for which they sought SM. The students admitted that drug side effects (75%), drug resistance (33.7%), drug interaction (41.5%), and poor treatment outcome (28.3%) were the consequences of irrational SM practice. Students (87.6%) propose that extending SM awareness through the Ministry of Health (83%) and pharmaceutical companies (48%) as major platforms would improvise the rational practice. Since AlMaarefa University students will be future healthcare professionals, their perception must be considered and accordingly educated to practice rational SM.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Perception and Practices on Rabies Disease in the GA East Municipality, Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 26-36
Author(s):  
Oscar Vetsi ◽  
Eric Gyamfi ◽  
Emmanuel Yaw Sarfo-Twerefour
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Adequate Care ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Tetanus Vaccination ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Low Coverage ◽  
Rabies Vaccination

Background: Rabies is one of the neglected tropical zoonotic diseases caused by a virus. It belongs to the Rhabdoviridae [1]. It is a disease that is commonly found in animals but can easily effect human [2]. Where there are animal reservoirs, rabies is commonly spread. The general objective of this study to evaluate differences in knowledge, attitude and perception about rabies, among the residence in Ga East. Methods: A cross-sectional study was used in this study using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by interviewing study participants using OKD Collection and also STATA version14.2 was used for data analysis Results: A total of 475 respondents were involved in the study with 354 (74.53%) males and 121(25.47%) as females. Of this, majority of the participants (93.47%) own a dog against 6.53% who did not own a dog. Dog is own in the community basically for security purposes (77.25%). Few own dog for leisure.  The study document less than 50% of the respondents [186 (39.16%)] resort to local drug stores drug store for first aid following a dog bit. Seeking veterinary attention (12.84%) and properly clearing of wound (8.84%) was not a common practice. Participants were of the opinion that tetanus vaccination should be done first (29.05%). Most of the participants have heard about rabies (96.42%) and showed various degree of knowledge on source of rabies, common animals associated with rabies, symptoms of rabies. Among some other practices, any identified rabid dog is killed as indicated by majority of the participants (52.63%). Most participants (71.58%) knew that rabies vaccination serves as preventive measures against rabies and further perceived all dogs must be vaccinated (38.32%). Of the total respondents, most (63.74%) never sent their dog for routine medical check-up nor vaccinated their dogs (70.95%). Conclusion: The study revered that dog owners do not provide adequate care for their dogs. In addition to low coverage of dog vaccination and human anti rabies vaccination in the community which poses a greater threat to the lives community, the potential for increased spread of the diseases is high due to inadequate level of knowledge, poor perceptions, and attitudes towards rabies.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN PIO SWAMEDIKASI APOTEKER DALAM PENATALAKSANAAN FLU

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-151
Author(s):  
Hilda Suherman
Keyword(s):  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Minor Ailments ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Human Effort ◽  
The City

  Abstract   Self-medication is a human effort to treat diseases or symptoms of minor ailments such as fever, cough, flu, pain and others without a doctor's prescription. In practice, limited knowledge of drugs and their use can be a source of medication errors (medication error). This research was conducted with a cross sectional descriptive research method. Data was collected through a validated questionnaire filling technique. A total of 300 respondents involved in this study were selected by consecutive sampling method from 3 pharmacies in the city of Purwokerto which were determined proportionally according to the population of each pharmacy. Data were analyzed by Chi-square test and Fisher's test used Statistical Product and Servicer Solution (SPSS) version 17. The results showed that the patient's knowledge level was 22.6% classified as poor, 48% classified as moderate, and 29.4% classified as good. The use of self-medication is 26.3% irrational and 73.7% rational. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the patient's level of knowledge was classified as moderate with a percentage of 48%. While self-administered rationality is classified as rational with a percentage of 73.7%.   Keywords: Self-medication, Pharmacy, Knowledge, Rationality of drug use

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude towards corneal donation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Mohammed Aloudah ◽  
Abdulaziz Ahmed Ataweel ◽  
Sajida Agha ◽  
Syed Waqas Hussain Shah
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Corneal Donation ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Study Participants

Objective: Raising awareness on corneal donation among doctors and medical students is an important step to attain more local corneal donations. The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of medical students regarding corneal donations. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 5th and final year’s medical students from August 2019 to October 2019. Non-probability convenience sampling was employed. A self-administered questionnaire that evaluated the aspects of knowledge and attitudes about corneal donation was used after informed consent was taken. SPSS 20 was used for statistical analysis. Results: The study participants had a mean score of 3.24+1.86 on the knowledge aspect. Eighty percent correctly recognized that people who die with AIDS cannot donate. The most chosen reason for eyes donation was that pledged corneas can give vision to a blind person (n=66, 47%). Religious beliefs were a major obstacle for eye donation (n=62, 44%). The internet was identified by 79 (56%) of the participants to be the most common source of information. No significant difference was found in the knowledge level of the 5th year (3.31 + 1.84) and final year (3.17 + 1.89) medical students (p=0.65). Conclusion: The study showed a low level of knowledge of students about corneal donations. While raising awareness among medical students is important to increase donation rates, media and internet are not enough for improving the student’s knowledge. Information about the basics of corneal donation is important to fill gaps in knowledge. Keywords: Knowledge, attitude, corneal donation, Medical students

scholarly journals Skin Cancer Risk-Lowering Behaviors and Skincare Habits of Youth Ages 18-25 Years

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Rainous ◽  
Eli J. Herrmann ◽  
Samuel P. Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Skin Cancer Risk ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Study Participants

Young adults are known for feeling invincible and thus engaging in risky behaviors. One such risky behavior is not protecting themselves from the sun, which can cause skin cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the skin cancer risk-lowering behaviors and skincare habits among youth ages 18 to 25 years. The findings indicated that a high level of knowledge does not equal regular use of risk-lowering behaviors. This study was quantitative, cross-sectional, and non-experimental. The survey, consisting of 20 Likert-type scale statements, was given in a college consisting of about 2000 students of which 120 college undergraduates participated. Orem’s self-care theory was used as a guide for the study. Participants tended to agree that the use of sunscreen would help protect them from getting skin cancer (M=2.88, SD=0.57), and that sunlight causes skin cancer (M=2.80, SD=0.70). Despite having an adequate level of knowledge on skin cancer risk factors, individuals did not follow through with correct risk-lowering behaviors. For risk-lowering behaviors, more than half of the participants regularly used sunscreen when exposed to the sun (M=2.50, SD=0.90), and most never used tanning beds (M=1.20, SD=0.60).

scholarly journals Tingkat Pengetahuan Dan Perilaku Swamedikasi Nyeri Menstruasi (Dismenore) Pada Siswi SMAN 1 Kajen Kabupaten Pekalongan Tahun 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 67-78
Author(s):  
Nofi Afiatus Saadah ◽  
St Rahmatullah ◽  
Yulian Wahyu Permadi ◽  
Ainun Muthoharoh
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior

AbstractSelf-Medicating is an activity that carried out to prevent the onset of a disease and treat mild symptoms or diseases by using drugs without medical supervision. Self-medicating will be useful if correctly based on sufficient knowledge of the selection. The aims of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and behavior of self-medicating for menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) majoring in social and language at Senior Hight School Kajen Pekalonga. The method is this study used cross sectional method with 162 students with purpose sampling technique and questionnaire as a data retrieval tool. Data was analyzed by testing Spearman’s Rank Correlation using Statistical Package for the Social Science version 16. The results of this study showed that the majority of respondents had a good level of knowledge about sel-medicating menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) with total of 110 respondents (67.9%) and the behavior showed that majority of respondents had good self-medicating behavior of menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) with the number of 111 respondents (58.5%). The conclucion of this study showed a relationship between the level of knowledge to self-medicating behavior for menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) in students of Senior High School Kajen Pekalongan with a correlation value of 0,184.Keywords: Menstrual pain; self-medication; high school student AbstrakSwamedikasi merupakan suatu kegiatan yang dilakukan guna mencegah timbulnya suatu penyakit dan mengobati gejala atau penyakit yang ringan dengan menggunakan obat-obatan tanpa pengawasan medis. Swamedikasi akan bermanfaat apabila dilakukan dengan benar berdasarkan pengetahuan yang cukup tentang pemilihan dan penggunaan yang digunakan.Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuandan perilaku swamedikasi nyeri menstruasi (dismenore)siswi jurusan IPS dan Bahasa SMAN 1 Kajen Kabupaten Pekalongan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode cross sectional dengan responden yang berjumlah 162 siswi. Dalam penelitan ini teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah dengan purpose sampling dan kuesioner sebagai alat pengambilan data. Analisis data dengan cara uji Korelasi Spearman’s Rank menggunakan Statistical Package For the Sosial Scienceversi 16. Hasil penelitian ini pada tingkat pengetahuan menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan sangat baik tentang swamedikasi nyeri menstruasi (dismenore) dengan jumlah responden 110 (67,9%) dan pada perilaku menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas responden memiliki perilaku swamedikasi nyeri menstruasi (dismenore) yang baik dengan jumlah responden 111 (58,5%). Kesimpulan pada penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan terhadap perilaku swamedikasi nyeri menstruasi (dismenore) pada siswi SMAN 1 Kajen Kabupaten Pekalongan dengan nilai korelasi sebesar 0,184. Kata kunci: Nyeri menstruasi; swamedikasi; siswi SMA

scholarly journals Hubungan Antara Pengetahuan dan Tindakan dengan Pola Pengobatan Mandiri yang Dilakukan Pasien Untuk Mengatasi Keluhan Sakit Gigi pada Ibu-Ibu Balita

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-85
Author(s):  
Ratih Variani ◽  
Emma Krisyudhanti
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Center Area

Dental and oral health is often the umpteenth priority for some people. The problem of cavities is still a lot of complaints both children and adults and this cannot be allowed because it will get worse and will affect the quality of life where they will experience pain. However, with the complaint of toothache, many people end up doing self-medication about dental and oral health where it is found that there are still many people who do self-medication. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge, action, and self-medication patterns carried out by patients to overcome complaints of toothache in mothers of children under five at the Posyandu in the Penfui Health Center area. This type of analytical research with a Cross-Sectional approach. The sample of this study used accidental sampling, namely mothers of children under five in the Posyandu in the Penfui Health Center area who had experienced a toothache and did self-medication with a sample of 60 respondents. The results obtained for knowledge included in the good criteria, namely 71.70%, the action including the fewer criteria, namely 51.70%, while the self-medication pattern was included in the fewer criteria, namely 65.00%. The results of statistical analysis showed that there was a relationship between knowledge and self-medication pattern with a p-value of 0.014, while for action there was no relationship because the p-value was 0.998. Although the results of the level of knowledge are good, this self-medication pattern must be supported by good and correct actions and self-medication patterns for toothache complaints. It was concluded that there was a relationship between knowledge and self-medication patterns for toothache complaints carried out by mothers of children under five in the Penfui Health Center area. Kesehatan gigi dan mulut sering menjadi prioritas yang kesekian bagi sebagian orang. Masalah gigi berlubang masih banyak dikeluhkan baik anak-anak maupun dewasa dan hal ini tidak bisa dibiarkan karena akan bertambah parah dan akan mempengaruhi kualitas hidup dimana mereka akan mengalami rasa sakit. Akan tetapi dengan adanya keluhan sakit gigi tersebut maka banyak masyarakat yang pada akhirnya melakukan pengobatan sendiri tentang kesehatan gigi dan mulut dimana ditemukan masih banyak masyarakat yang melakukan pengobatan sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara pengetahuan, tindakan dengan pola pengobatan mandiri yang dilakukan  pasien untuk mengatasi keluhan sakit gigi pada ibu-ibu balita di Posyandu wilayah Puskesmas Penfui. Jenis penelitian analitik  dengan pendekatan Cross-Sectional. Sampel penelitian ini dengan menggunakan accidental sampling, yaitu ibu-ibu balita di Posyandu wilayah Puskesmas Penfui yang pernah mengalami sakit gigi dan melakukan pengobatan sendiri dengan jumlah sampel 60 responden. Hasil penelitian didapatkan untuk pengetahuan termasuk dalam kriteria baik yaitu 71,70%, tindakan termasuk kriteria kurang yaitu 51,70%, sedangkan pola pengobatan mandiri termasuk dalam kriteria kurang yaitu 65,00%. Hasil analisa statistik terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan pola pengobatan mandiri dengan p value 0,014 sedangkan untuk tindakan tidak didapatkan hubungan karena p value 0,998. Meskipun hasil tingkat pengetahuan sudah baik,  akan tetapi pola pengobatan mandiri ini harus didukung dengan tindakan dan pola pengobatan mandiri terhadap keluhan sakit gigi yang baik dan benar. Disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan pola pengobatan mandiri terhadap keluhan sakit gigi yang dilakukan oleh ibu-ibu balita di wilayah Puskesmas Penfui.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF SELF-MEDICATION PRACTICES IN AN URBAN COMMUNITY

2019 ◽  
pp. 42-45
Author(s):  
VARGHESE SNEHA SUJA ◽  
SNEHA DUTTA ◽  
ANN MARY SWAROOP
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Statistical Inferences ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objective: This study was conducted with the aim to assess the knowledge and attitude of self-medication practices among the residents of an urban community. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted among 270 participants for the duration of 6 months using a semi-structured questionnaire which consisted of the domains of knowledge and attitude. Logistic regression was used for drawing statistical inferences. Results: The prevalence of self-medication was found to be 37.04%. It was found that 73.33% of the respondents were aware of the term “self-medication” and their major source for information was obtained through acquaintances (44.44%). About 68.55% of the participants agreed that self-medication is a part of taking care of oneself and it needs to be encouraged. Overall, the participants had a good knowledge and positive attitude toward the practice of self-medication. Conclusion: This study mainly focuses on improving the subjects’ knowledge, thereby bringing changes in the attitude and practice toward disease management. Understanding the subjects’ level of knowledge and attitude will enable a more efficient process for creating an awareness among the public to ensure its safe and responsible use.

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