Self-Medication and its associated factors among university students: A cross-sectional study

oleh: Anas Alomoush, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Mohamme ALBashtawy, Shaher Hamaideh, Wafa'a Ta'an, Raghad Abdelkader, Khitam Mohammad, Ahmad Rayan, Mohammad Alsadi, Omar Khraisat, Marah Shyab, Rasmieh Al-Amer, Mohammad Suliman, Ahmad Ayed, Asem Abdalrahim, Mohammad Al-Qudah

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01

Deskripsi

Background: Self-medication is a global concern among professionals and non-professionals, with a rapid increase in prevalence. The study aims to assess the prevalence of self-medication and its associated factors among university students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in three universities, and a total of 817 college students participated in this study. Results: About 75.40% of the participants reported using medications without a professional prescription. The category of analgesics was the most commonly used in self-medication (82.80%), while the most common symptom was a headache (81.50%). Almost 74.10% percent of participants who have practiced self-medication stated that the reason was the “lack of time to consult a physician.” Most participants who have used self-medication (90.30%) stated that the source of knowledge was “previous prescription.” Conclusions: Health education programs concerning self-mediation should be held in university settings to improve attitudes and practices toward self-mediation.