scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication among medical students during exam time

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
Ashish Kumar Bhattarai ◽  
Prabin Kumar Karki
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Common Drug ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
The One ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Medical education is one of the toughest education systems where the stu­dents are under intense physical and mental pressure especially during the exam time. They have information of different drugs that can cope with their medical conditions and also aware of different cognitive enhancers. Self-medication results in wastage of resource, ad­verse effects, drug dependence and increase chances of resistance of pathogens. Hence, this study was undertaken to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of irrational drug use among the medical students during the exam time. Methods: This was descriptive cross-sectional using semi-structured questionnaire in the one of the medical school located inside Kathmandu Valley. A total of 90 students participated in the study. The data was analyzed with SPSS version 20, by using descriptive statistics. Results: Among the total respondents,20 (17.7%) were practicing self-medication during the exam time. Of the participants who practiced the self-medication, most common drug used was NDAIDs. Most of the respondents 87(96.7%) were aware of the possible adverse consequences. About 75(83.3%) participants thought the self-medication practice during the exam time is acceptable while 15(16.7%) regarded this as unacceptable. Conclusions: Although low incidence of self-medication was found among students during exam time, the false prerogative of being medical students can lead to meager practice and awful con­sequences.

scholarly journals Study on impact of pharmacology teaching on practice of self-medication among MBBS students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 487
Author(s):  
Bhuvaneswari Balan ◽  
Sharmila Bakthavatchalam
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Package Inserts ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Trade Name ◽  
Minor Ailments ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Self-medication is consumption of medicines without consulting a physician. The present study was undertaken to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication among medical students and to compare impact of pharmacology teaching among them.Methods: A cross-sectional comparative questionnaire-based study was conducted among 200 II MBBS and III MBBS students. Data was collected and analyzed.Results: 90.91% II MBBS students and 85.97% III MBBS students practiced self-medication. The commonest reason cited for self-medication among both the groups was minor ailments and intention to get quick relief. The commonest indication for self-medication was common cold and fever. The commonly used drugs were analgesics followed by cough remedies and antibiotics. Our study showed that the knowledge about generic and trade name, package inserts, course of treatment and adverse effects was more among third year students who had completed pharmacology curriculum. Hence the Pharmacology teaching equips the student with better knowledge to choose a drug for self-medication. Only 4.54% of II MBBS students and 13.79% of III MBBS students agreed on the practice of self-medication. Majority believed that medical education is necessary for better administration of self-medication. Both II and III year MBBS students opine that growing trend of self-medication can be prevented by prevention of supply of medicines without prescriptions and education.Conclusions: Our study shows the positive impact of pharmacology curriculum on the knowledge attitude and practice of self medication among medical students.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of over-the-counter drug among undergraduate medical students-a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-159
Author(s):  
Bindu Malla ◽  
Deepti KC
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Otc Drugs ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Self-medication of the over-the-counter (OTC) drug is practice all over the world. Although appropriate self-medication practice can address minor illness and is time and cost-effective, it can promote irrational use of medicine; prolong the illness, drug dependency and abuse. Medical students are the future medical practitioners and play the crucial role in counseling the patients. Therefore, the present study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of self- medication among undergraduate students. Methods: An institution based descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted after ethical approval was taken from the Institutional ethical committee of Gandaki medical college teaching hospital and research center (GMCTHRC) and data was collected from May to July 2018. Descriptive and correlation analysis were done with the data. The results were expressed in percentages. Results: Among 115 respondents, 60.9 % (70) were female and 39.1% (45) were male students. Majority of respondents (94.8%) believed that instruction on the label of the drugs should be followed and 78.3% respondents agreed that OTC drugs could interact with other prescribed drugs. However, only 53.9% respondents knew that OTC drugs were Group Ga drugs in Nepal. Despite good knowledge and attitude only 37.4% students had good practice in the rational use of the OTC drugs. Moreover, Antipyretic and analgesic drugs were the most commonly used drugs. However, only 36.84% respondents (p<0.05) knew about the correct dose and duration to take the drugs. Conclusions: We concluded that first year medical and dental should be motivated to use their knowledge into practice.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice About Use of Antibiotic by Medical Students : A Cross Sectional Pilot Study on Para-clinical Students in HFRCMC

2016 ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
M Nasir ◽  
R A Perveen ◽  
N Farha ◽  
M Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Individual Role

The prevalence of self -medication with antibiotics is quite high in developing countries as opposed to developed countries due to easy availability and poor regulatory controls for selling these drugs. Antibiotics are often taken erroneously for certain ailments, without having the appropriate knowledge of their use. This carries potential risks for the individual as well as the community, in form of several side effects such as antibiotic resistance. Therefore the prevalence of self-medicated antibiotics in developing countries needs to be studied. To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotic usage among undergraduate medical students, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka. Total 150 students of third and fourth year MBBS were included in the study. Data was collected using self-administered pre-tested questionnaires ensuring before the teaching sessions on antibiotics in MBBS curriculum to evaluate the unbiased response of the participants. Almost 90% of the respondents wrongly believed to treat common cold most of the time by antibiotic. About 77% students were uncertain about the treatment outcome due to injudicious use of antibiotics. Almost 70% respondents strongly disagreed about development of antibiotic resistance due to skipping 1-2 doses. About 62% students believed that more than one antibiotic combination might reduce the adverse effects of single antibiotic. Only 46% participants think they had individual role in antibiotic resistance. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics among the medical students was high despite the awareness of adverse effects. The study showed remarkable lack of awareness of medical students at para-clinical phase regarding individual role and use of antibiotic in development of resistance. The academic input of knowledge and course content of Pharmacology may contribute in the improvement of attitude and practice, which should be evaluated in follow up studies.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice About Use of Antibiotic by Medical Students : A Cross Sectional Pilot Study on Para-clinical Students in HFRCMC

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
M Nasir ◽  
R A Perveen ◽  
N Farha ◽  
M Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Individual Role

The prevalence of self -medication with antibiotics is quite high in developing countries as opposed to developed countries due to easy availability and poor regulatory controls for selling these drugs. Antibiotics are often taken erroneously for certain ailments, without having the appropriate knowledge of their use. This carries potential risks for the individual as well as the community, in form of several side effects such as antibiotic resistance. Therefore the prevalence of self-medicated antibiotics in developing countries needs to be studied. To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotic usage among undergraduate medical students, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka. Total 150 students of third and fourth year MBBS were included in the study. Data was collected using self-administered pre-tested questionnaires ensuring before the teaching sessions on antibiotics in MBBS curriculum to evaluate the unbiased response of the participants. Almost 90% of the respondents wrongly believed to treat common cold most of the time by antibiotic. About 77% students were uncertain about the treatment outcome due to injudicious use of antibiotics. Almost 70% respondents strongly disagreed about development of antibiotic resistance due to skipping 1-2 doses. About 62% students believed that more than one antibiotic combination might reduce the adverse effects of single antibiotic. Only 46% participants think they had individual role in antibiotic resistance. The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics among the medical students was high despite the awareness of adverse effects. The study showed remarkable lack of awareness of medical students at para-clinical phase regarding individual role and use of antibiotic in development of resistance. The academic input of knowledge and course content of Pharmacology may contribute in the improvement of attitude and practice, which should be evaluated in follow up studies.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of self-medication for acne among undergraduate medical students

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 211
Author(s):  
Dayanand R. Raikar ◽  
Nagendra S. Manthale
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Acne is one of the most common inflammatory chronic skin diseases that affect teenagers and continues into adulthood. Self-medication is common among medical students. Hence this present study was undertaken to study the knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication for acne among medical students.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This cross-sectional study included medical students of the second phase and final phase (Part I and Part II). A pretested questionnaire was given to them which included questions on knowledge, attitude and practice about self-medication for acne.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Self-medication for acne was seen in 240 (77.4%) students out of 310 students. Mild nature of illness was the most common reason for self-medication for acne followed by privacy. Most common source of information was seniors/friends/family members. Most of the students felt that self-medication is part of self-care (48%). Clindamycin was the most common drug self-medicated for acne.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Self-medication for acne is quite high among medical students. Self-medication is part of self-care so it should be encouraged for minor illness. But should be based on thorough knowledge and restricted to over the counter drugs.</p>

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice about antibiotic use, self-medication and antibiotic resistance among final year medical students and interns at a medical college in Lalitpur, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Nisha Jha ◽  
Sunil Shrestha ◽  
Pathiyil Ravi Shankar ◽  
Shital Bhandary
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background:Antibiotic resistance is a global crisis posing a considerable threat, especially, to developing countries and can cause 10 million deaths by 2050. Medical students as future doc­tors play an essential role in promoting the rational use of antibiotics. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the respondents’ knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding an­tibiotic use, antibiotic self-medication, and antibiotic resistance and compare the KAP among different subgroups of respondents at KIST Medical College, Lalitpur, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among final year medical students and interns from Sep­tember to October 2019. A structured questionnaire with 22 statements for assessing knowledge, 13 statements for attitude and 12 statements for practice was used as a data collection tool. Differ­ences in the KAP scores among different subgroups were studied using appropriate statistical tests. Results: A total of 131 respondents participated, and 76(58%) were female. Most were from the Brahmin ethnic group 54(41.2%) while 82(62.6%) had relatives in the medical field. Ninety-three (71%) were final year medical students and 38(29%) were medical interns. The knowledge scores were high (76) among most subgroups of respondents. The attitude score was 58 out of 65 and prac­tice score was 6 out of 12. Knowledge scores were higher among female respondents, and practice scores were higher among interns (p=0.002). Conclusions: The study showed good knowledge and attitude regarding antibiotics among the final year medical students and the interns. Interns were found to have a better practice than the final year students for using antibiotics rationally.

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF FIRST AID, AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS, AMONG KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amsalu Birara Melese ◽  
Alemtsehay Alemu Tesema ◽  
Amare Simegn
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Kindergarten Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Question ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Good Attitude

Abstract Background: Injuries are very common now a day and can occur at any point of time in a day to day life. Among them, injuries in school children rank a major part. The objective of this research to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice towards first aid and factors associated among kindergarten teachers. Methods: Institutions based cross-sectional quantitative study design was employed. The study was conducted in Bahir dar town, Amhara region, Ethiopia from March to May 2017. A Pre-tested and structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the separate and confounding effect for variables. Result: A total of 173 respondents were interviewed with a response rate of 93%. From the total respondents 97 (56.1%) scored above mean for knowledge question, In particular, subjects lacked knowledge regarding first aid for Human/animal bite (60.1%) was not answered correctly. Regarding practice out of all respondents, 128(74%) had faced the child in need of first aid. About attitude, all respondents (100%) felt good attitude towards giving and learning first aid. Service year (AOR=8.6, 95%CI0.035-0.399) and previous first aid training (AOR=2.5, 95%CI 1.138-5.570) were found to have a significant association with knowledge of first aid. Conclusion: The knowledge of kindergarten teachers towards first aid were found to be low while they have the good attitude towards giving first aid and receiving training on first aid. It remains necessary to increase their actual first aid knowledge and skills.  

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacy and medical students regarding self-medication, a study in Zabol University of Medical Sciences; Sistan and Baluchestan province in south-east of Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Hashemzaei ◽  
Mahdi Afshari ◽  
Zahra Koohkan ◽  
Ali Bazi ◽  
Ramin Rezaee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Drug Information ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Disease Recurrence ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Self-medication is defined as using medicinal products to treat the disorders or symptoms diagnosed by oneself. Although informed self-medication is one of the ways to reduce health care costs, inappropriate self-treatment can pose various risks including drug side effects, recurrence of symptoms, drug resistance, etc. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacy and medical students toward self-medication. Methods This study was conducted in Zabol University of Medical Sciences in 2018. Overall, 170 pharmacy and medical students were included. A three-part researcher-made questionnaire was designed to address the students’ knowledge, attitude, and practice. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS 25 software. Results According to the results, 97 (57.1%) students had carried out self-medication within the past 6 months. Overall, the students self-medicated on average 4.2 ± 2.9 times per year. Self-medication was more common in male students (65.4%, P = 0.043). Cold was the most common ailment treated with self-medication (93.2%), and antibiotics (74.4%) were the most commonly used drugs. The primary information sources used by the students were their previous prescriptions (47.4%). Pharmacy students had a higher level of drug information (P < 0.001). There was a statistically significant association between the level of drug information and the tendency for self-medication (P = 0.005). Disease recurrence was the most common negative complication of self-medication. Conclusion There is a need to educate pharmacy and medical students regarding self-medication and its side effects. The high prevalence of self-medication and the overuse of antibiotics can pose a significant risk of drug resistance.

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