scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Related to Self-Medication for COVID-19 Prevention in the Elderly

Salmand ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-127
Author(s):  
Narjes Heshmatifar ◽  
◽  
Arezoo Davarinia Motlagh Quchan ◽  
Zohreh Mohammadzadeh Tabrizi ◽  
Leila Moayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Major Factors

Objectives: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis and health outcomes are among the major human social events of the 21st century. The unknown nature of the disease and the fear of contagion have caused emotional reactions, including the self-consumption of drugs in the elderly. Therefore, this study investigated factors affecting the self-consumption of drugs for COVID-19 prevention in the elderly. Methods & Materials: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was performed on 342 elderly in Sabzevar City, Iran, in 2020. The research units were selected as clusters from 16 health centers. The necessary data were collected by an online self-medication questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS. Results: The Mean±SD age of the study participants was 66.2±5.67 years. The frequency of self-medication to prevent COVID-19 was 190(55.5%); analgesics, vitamins, anti-cold, and antibiotics were the most common drugs used. The major factors associated with self-medication in the COVID-19 pandemic were disease prevention, home quarantine, financial problems, experiencing previous self-medication, and others’ advice. There was a significant relationship between self-medication and education and insurance coverage. No significant relationship was observed between gender, occupation, and marital status, and self-medication. Conclusion: Self-Medication in the COVID-19 epidemic is notable as a crisis threatening the elderly’s health. Controlling and monitoring how the drug is used is among the requirements for protection and health promotion in the elderly.

scholarly journals Undernutrition and associated factors in a Portuguese older adult community

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Luísa Moreira dos Santos ◽  
Teresa Maria de Serpa Pinto Freitas do Amaral ◽  
Nuno Pedro Garcia Fernandes Bento Borges
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Perception Of Health

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition in older adults aged >75 years living in communities and to identify the main factors independently associated with undernutrition. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sample of family physicians' medical records of 86 older adults aged >75 years living in the community studied. Their nutritional status was evaluated using the Mini Nutritional Assessment. RESULTS: A total of 10.5% of the elderly were undernourished and 41.9% were at undernutrition risk. According to the logistic regression multivariable model, the following characteristics: being widowed (OR=6.7; 95%CI=1.8-24.6); being institutionalized (OR=12.6; 95%CI=1.7-90.5); or having a negative self-perception of health (OR=15.0; 95%CI=3.3-69.1) were independently associated with a significant increase of undernutrition risk. CONCLUSION: The current study shows that undernutrition is highly prevalent in Portuguese older adults aged >75 years living in communities. The major factors independently associated with their undernutrition are being widowed and institutionalized and having negative self-perception of health. The results obtained show that undernutrition and its associated factors are very serious problems for older adults and a challenge in their health care.

scholarly journals Prevalence, knowledge and associated factors on self-medication practice among the community of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1108-1118
Author(s):  
Birendra Shrivastava ◽  
Omi Bajracharya ◽  
Rajani Shakya
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Medication Practice ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Self-medicine has become one of the important components in day-to-day life to treat mild ailments. If not used rationally, it may lead to serious public health issues. The aim of this study is to explore the prevalence, knowledge, and associated risk factors of self-medication practice among the community of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City of Nepal. A cross-sectional community based prospective study was conducted among 1,004 participants of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City using a pretested and validated questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential analysis with an alpha level of 0.05 by using SPSS. The prevalence of self-medication was 45.20%. The three most common ailments for practicing self-medication were fever, headache, and cough/cold. The top reason for self-medication was minor illness. The study indicated that overall knowledge scores were significantly associated with self-medication (P<0.001). Multiple logistic regression showed the elderly are more oriented towards self-medication practice [AOR=5.22 (95%CI: 2.73-9.98)]. The health professional families have a high affinity towards self-medication practice [AOR=2.82 (95%CI: 1.68-4.75)]. Likewise, storing medicine at home [AOR= 7.01 (95%CI: 5.10-9.64)] and poor knowledge of medicine use were [AOR=1.81 (95%CI: 1.14-2.88)] more likely to prefer self-medication. The prevalence of self-medication was high, mostly due to the poor knowledge about appropriate medicine used. Self-medication is unavoidable in many situations; therefore, implementation of action plans to improve awareness about the consequences of self-medication is needed, thus facilitating its responsible use by the community.

The Evaluation of the Awareness, Attitude and Practice of the Elderly Toward Self-Medication: A Cross-Sectional Study

Drug Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (08) ◽  
pp. 475-480
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heidari ◽  
Mansureh Borujeni ◽  
Mansour Ghafourifard ◽  
Rahim Sheikhi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Abstract Introduction The prevalence of various diseases in the elderly has increased the use of drugs, which is coupled with age-related physiological changes and places the elderly at risk for multiple side effects. The present study aimed to determine awareness, attitudes and practices of elderly towards self-medication. Materials and Methods The sample included 300 participants over 60 years under any of the health centers in urban and rural areas of Abadeh city, who were selected based on stratified random sampling method. In order to collect data, the questionnaire including demographic information, awareness, attitude and performance of the elderly and the checklist of drug intractable consumption. Results Based on the results, 76% of the elderly reported drug consumption. Regarding lifestyle, the average score of the elderly’s awareness for the elderly who lived with and without families were 78.6±14.2 and 69.2±13.6, respectively. In other words, a significant difference was observed between these two groups. In addition, there was a significant between the elderly’s performance score with and without family members about the self-medication (p=0.001). Conclusion Considering the increase in self-medication among the elderly, adherence to prescription criteria for drug among this age group is recommended. Finally, designing and implementing various educational programs in health education center is necessary for the elderly and their families for the purpose of improving awareness and practice.

scholarly journals Standard drug consumption: a study with elderly people in Primary Health Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josefa Muriele da Silva Marinho ◽  
Karyne Beatriz Almeida de Medeiros ◽  
Romário Nóbrega Santos Fonseca ◽  
Thiego Santos de Araujo ◽  
Wanessa Cristina Tomaz dos Santos Barros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Inappropriate Drugs ◽  
Primary Health

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the pattern of medication consumption among the elderly assisted in Primary Health Care. Methods: Descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study, with a sample of 315 elderly people, in a city in rural Rio Grande do Norte. Results: The average age was 72.41 years, with an average consumption of 3.15 medications per day, ranging from 1 to 16 medications daily. There was a prevalence of antihypertensives, antidiabetics, hypolipidemic and psychotropic drugs. 238 different drugs were mentioned, 15 of which were “potentially inappropriate drugs” for the elderly. Most of these patients follow treatment according to medical prescription, with low self-medication. Most elderly people buy their drugs, although many are available for free. Conclusion: The most consumed drugs are consistent with the most reported diseases (hypertension and diabetes). The daily use of inappropriate medications for the elderly is worrying, especially psychotropics, given the risks of dependence or health complications of these users.

scholarly journals Caracterização sociodemográfica e a autopercepção das condições de saúde de idosos

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 692
Author(s):  
Aires Garcia Dos Santos Junior ◽  
Jasmine De Oliveira Pedro ◽  
Mayara Chaves De Oliveira ◽  
Mara Cristina Ribeiro Furlan ◽  
Francielle Garcia Nascimento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
De Se ◽  
Sociodemographic Profile ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

RESUMOObjetivo: descrever as características sociodemográficas e a autopercepção das condições de saúde de idosos. Método: estudo quantitativo, descritivo, de corte transversal, realizado com idosos de um Centro de Convivência. Para a análise dos dados, optou-se pela realização de dupla digitação em banco de dados para a codificação, permitindo a elaboração de um dicionário de códigos em planilha do Excel. Resultados: dos 106 (100%) entrevistados, a sua maioria é do sexo feminino, 67 (63,20%). Sobre a autopercepção de saúde, os idosos relataram em sua maioria ser “BOA” com 63 (59,42%). Em relação aos problemas de saúde, 78 (73,58%) idosos confirmaram ter algum tipo de doença: Hipertensão Arterial, 29 (27,35%); doenças osteomusculares, 17 (16,03%); e Diabetes Mellitus, 13 (12,26%). Conclusão: a maioria foi do sexo feminino, com faixa etária em maior índice entre os 60 e 69 anos. Entre os idosos entrevistados, a maioria referiu possuir uma boa percepção de saúde, 63 (59,42%). A importância para a enfermagem de se criar um perfil sociodemográfico e conhecer a autopercepção de saúde dos idosos colabora com o desenvolvimento assertivo de ações a essa população. Descritores: Idoso; Saúde do Idoso; Longevidade; Perfil de Saúde; Autoimagem.ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the sociodemographic characteristics and the self-perception of the health conditions of the elderly population. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out with elderly people from a Living Center. For the analysis of the data, it was chosen to perform double digitalization in the database for coding, allowing the elaboration of a code dictionary in Excel spreadsheet. Results: of the 106 (100%) interviewed, most of them were female, 67 (63.20%). Regarding self-perception of health, the elderly reported mostly being “GOOD” with 63 (59.42%). Regarding health problems, 78 (73.58%) elderly confirmed having some type of disease: Hypertension, 29 (27.35%); osteomuscular diseases, 17 (16.03%); and Diabetes Mellitus, 13 (12.26%). Conclusion: most were female, with the highest age group between 60 and 69 years old. Among the elderly interviewed, most of them reported having a good health perception, 63 (59.42%). The importance of the nursing of creating a sociodemographic profile and knowing the self-perception of the health of the elderly collaborates with the assertive development of actions to this population. Descriptors: Aged; Health of the Elderly; Longevity; Health Profile; Self Concept.RESUMEN Objetivo: describir las caracteríticas sociodemográficas y la autopercepción de las condiciones de salud de ancianos. Método: estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, de cohorte transversal, realizado con ancianos de un Centro de Convivencia. Para el análisis de los datos, se optó por la realización de doble digitación en banco de datos para la codificación, permitiendo la elaboración de un diccionario de códigos en planilla de Excel. Resultados: de los 106 (100%) entrevistados, su mayoría es del sexo femenino, 67 (63,20%). Sobre la autopercepción de salud, los ancianos relataron en su mayoría ser “BUENA” con 63 (59,42%). En relación a los problemas de salud, 78 (73,58%) ancianos confirmaron tener algún tipo de enfermedad: Hipertensión Arterial, 29 (27,35%); enfermedades osteomusculares, 17 (16,03%); y Diabetes Mellitus, 13 (12,26%). Conclusión: la mayoría fue del sexo femenino, com edad en mayor índice entre los 60 y 69 años. Entre los ancianos entrevistados, la mayoría dijo poseer una buena percepción de salud, 63 (59,42%). La importancia para la enfermería de criarse un perfíl sociodemográfico y conocer la autopercepción de salud de los ancianos colabora con el desarrollo asertivo de acciones a esa población. Descriptores: Anciano; Salud del Anciano; Longevidad; Perfil de Salud; Autoimagen.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Evolution of Chinese Elderly Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Longyan Cui ◽  
ding Ding ◽  
Junfeng Chen ◽  
Minghui Wang ◽  
Fanrong He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chinese Elderly ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Rapid Economic Growth

Abstract Background: In the past decades, China's rapid economic growth has been accompanied by rapid changes in lifestyle and an increasing prevalence of mental disorders. This study explored the changes and factors associated with depression among the elderly population of China from 2011-2018.Method: Data were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. The total sample size consists of 21,034 individuals aged ≥ 60 years, and the sample sizes in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2018 were 5081, 4853, 5027, 6343, respectively. Depressive symptoms were measured by the 10-item Short-Form developed by the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression.Result: We found that the tendency in depression rate of the Chinese elderly from 2011 (36.8%) to 2018 (44.5%). The results showed poor health (OR=3.553), respondents in 2018 (OR=2.213), ADL damage (OR=2.010), multiple chronic diseases (OR=1.287), and western (OR=1.777) are risk factors for depression.Conclusion: The rate of depression of the elderly people in China has risen dramatically. Therefore, additional steps to prevent, treat and care for the affected population are needed, Mental health prevention and treatment strategies should be incorporated into China’s public health policies in a timely manner to mitigate the serious economic burden caused by the increase of depression.

scholarly journals Factors affecting HIV counselling and testing among Ethiopian women aged 15–49

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asfaw Negero Erena ◽  
Guanxin Shen ◽  
Ping Lei
Keyword(s):  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Religious Leader ◽  
Health Extension Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Voluntary Counseling And Testing ◽  
Major Factors

Abstract Background HIV voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is a crucial gateway to all strategies related to care, prevention and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Nevertheless, utilization of voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) service among adults is very low in Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to identify determinants associated with VCT utilization among adult women aged 15–49 in Ethiopia. Methods A cross–sectional study was conducted based on data taken from the Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) 2016. Using cluster sampling, 14,369 women aged 15–49 years were selected from all the nine administrative regions and two city administrations. Logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with HIV VCT utilization. Results Overall prevalence of ever tested for HIV was 53% (95% CI, 52, 54). Aged 20–44, ever married, being at higher socio economic position (SEP) and having risky sexual behavior were factors which are positively associated with VCT utilization. Being Muslims in urban and protestants in rural were factors significantly and negatively associated with VCT utilization. Those who had stigmatizing attitude both in urban and rural and who had comprehensive knowledge in rural were less likely to utilize VCT service. Conclusion VCT utilization among women in Ethiopia is demonstrating better improvement in recent years. However, stigmatizing attitude continued to be among the major factors, which are negatively affecting VCT uptake among women in Ethiopia. Concerted efforts should be made by all stakeholders to mitigate stigma, improve socio economic inequities and increase awareness on the benefit of VCT in controlling HIV in the society. In this aspect, the role of religious leader, schools, health extension workers and community leaders should not be undermined.

scholarly journals Application of Precede Proceed Model on Factors Affecting Depression Symptom in the Elderly: Evidence from Surakarta, Central Java

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zela Tunurrohmin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
High Education ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Symptom ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Central Java

ABSTRACT Background: Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Social support is an important factor known to moderate the deleterious effects of stress in elderly. This study aimed to determine factors affecting depression symptom in the elderly using PRECEDE PROCEED model. Subjects and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted in Surakarta, Central Java. A sample of 200 elderly was selected for this study by cluster random sampling. The dependent variable was depression. The independent variables were gender, marital status, residence, education, family support, and peer support. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by a multiple linear regression run on Stata 13. Results: The risk of depression in elderly increased with female (b= 5.53; 95% CI= 3.38 to 7.70; p<0.001), unmarried (b= 4.15; 95% CI=1.36 to 6.95; p= 0.004), and living at nursing home (b= 8.16; 95% CI= 5.26 to 11.06; p<0.001). The risk of depression decreased with high education (b= -5.51; 95% CI= -7.49 to -3.51; p<0.001), strong peer support (b= -2.75; 95% CI= -4.92 to -0.58; p= 0.013), and strong family support (b= -5.02; 95% CI= -7.96 to -2.09; p<0.001). Conclusion: The risk of depression in elderly increases with female, unmarried, and living at nursing home. The risk of depression decreases with high education, strong peer support, and strong family support. Keywords: depression, elderly Correspondence: Zela Tunurrohmin. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 082225442002. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.01.44

scholarly journals Self-medication practice and associated socio-demographic variables among adult in Morang district of Miklajung rural municipality

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 570
Author(s):  
Aassmi Poudyal ◽  
Susmita Nepal
Keyword(s):  
Wealth Quintile ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Municipality ◽  
Medication Practice ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Self-medication is the selection and use of medicine to treat self-recognized illness. The study’s main purpose was to evaluate the self-medication practice and its associated socio-demographic factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted in the Miklajung rural municipality of Morang district. A total of 408 households were selected by systematic random sampling. Participants from age 19-59 years old who had self-medicated for acute diseases in the last three months were included in the study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as a tool to collect information regarding self-medication. All data extracted from questionnaires were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20, for the association chi-square test was done.Results: The overall prevalence of self-medication practice in last three months was 61.5%. The most common acute disease for self-medication was common cold 70.5%. More than 50 % of participants had used painkillers as medicine which was brought from the pharmacy, and the source of information on medicine was obtained from pharmacists. The main reason for self-medication practice was due to respondents perceiving illness as minor and cost of health services. The self-medication practice was found associated with occupation, marital status and wealth quintile with p value 0.01, 0.04 and 0.02 respectively.Conclusions: The study revealed a high prevalence of self-medication practice among the adult. There was an association between self-medication practice and socio-demographic factors. People should be educated about the risk and benefit of self-medication practice.

scholarly journals Automedicação em Gestantes de Alto Risco: Foco em Atenção Farmacêutica

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Sandra Larissa Freitas dos Santos ◽  
Cinara Vidal Pessoa ◽  
Maria Luíza Bezerra de Macedo Arraes ◽  
Karla Bruna Nogueira Torres Barros
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Teratogenic Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional

A gestação oferece barreiras éticas e técnicas à realização de ensaios clínicos, e para isso a farmacovigilância tem investigado e avaliado os efeitos decorrentes do uso de medicamentos. O estudo teve como objetivo verificar o índice da automedicação em foco na Atenção Farmacêutica a gestantes de alto risco atendidas na Policlínica Francisco Carlos Cavalcante Roque no município de Quixadá-CE. Tratou-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, consistindo em uma abordagem predominantemente quantitativa. As gestantes eram, na maioria, casadas, com faixa etária entre 29 a 39 anos, e as doenças predominantes foram Infecção (Urinária, vaginal e intestinal) e Hipertensão. Quanto a idade gestacional, apresentaram uma faixa de 8 a 39 semanas com média de 24 semanas. O uso de cigarro foi afirmado por 6,25% das gestantes, porém nenhuma relatou o uso de drogas. A utilização de medicamentos durante a gravidez pela prática da automedicação foi relatada por 33,75% gestantes, e três delas afirmaram sentir-se mal ao tomarem os medicamentos: Dipirona, Ibuprofeno e Dimenidrinato. Do total de 33 medicamentos usados pela automedicação 94% eram em forma de comprimidos, utilizados para queixas como cefaleia, êmese e náuseas, sendo que a indicação por conta própria. Portanto, sugere-se orientação farmacêutica a gestantes de alto risco com o intuito de minimizar efeitos teratogênicos e proporcionar melhoria em sua qualidade de vida.Palavras-chave: Gravidez de Alto Risco. Automedicação. Uso de Medicamentos. Abstract Pregnancy offers ethical and technical barriers to conducting clinical trials, and for this reason the pharmacovigilance has investigated and evaluated the effects arising from the use of medicines. The study had as objective to verify the self-medication rate in focus on pharmaceutical attention to high-risk pregnant women attended at Policlínica c Francisco Carlos Cavalcante Roque in the municipality of Quixadá-EC. This was an observational, cross-sectional study, consisting of a predominantly quantitative approach. The pregnant women were, in the majority, married, aged between 29 to 39 years, and the predominant diseases were infection (vaginal, urinary and intestinal) and hypertension. Regarding the gestational age, they presented a range from 8 to 39 weeks, with an average of 24 weeks. The use of cigarettes was affirmed by 6.25% of pregnant women, but none reported the use of drugs. The use of medications during pregnancy through the self-medication practice was reported by 33.75% of pregnant women, and three of them said the felt bad when taking the medicines: Dipyrone, Ibuprofen and Dimenhydrinate. Of the total of 33 medications used by self-medication, 94% were in the form of pills, used for complaints such as headache, vomiting and nausea, being the indication for their own account. Therefore, pharmaceutical orientation is suggested for high-risk pregnant women with the aim of minimizing teratogenic effects and provide improvement in their quality of life.Keywords: Pregnancy, High-Risk. Self Medication Drug Utilization.

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