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Khakshour A, Eghdami M, Azarfar A, Ravanshad Y, Rezaeian A. Frequency and Related Factors in Self Medication within Children Referring To the Specialized Clinic of the Sheikh Hospital. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences 2019; 11 (3) :30-37
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1- Assistant Professor of Pediatric, r. Akbar Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2- MD student, School of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3- Kidney Transplantation Complication Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad ,Iran
4- Department of Community Medicine, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
5- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2- MD student, School of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3- Kidney Transplantation Complication Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad ,Iran
4- Department of Community Medicine, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
5- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract: (3177 Views)
Introduction: Self- Medication is a major problem in the treatment cycle. The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency and factors affecting self-medication in children were referred to the Sheikh Hospital's clinic of Mashhad.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 198 children who were referred to the Sheikh Hospital's clinic. The sampling was according to census method. The data-gathering tool was a researcher-made questionnaire for parents. Data analysis was performed using SPSS20 software and descriptive statistics.
Results: Of the 198 cases studied, 161 (81.6%) of the parents had self-medication for their child. The most commonly reported cases of self-medication were colds (64.1%), fever (60.1%) and digestive diseases (17.7%). Antipyretics (66.2%), common cold drugs (57.6%), anti-cough drugs (30.8%), and antibiotics (24.7%) were the most commonly used drugs. The lack of access or expensive visit of the physician (60%), availability and easy access to drugs (60%), and previous self-medication experience (50%) were the most important factors influencing the self-medication. There was a significant relationship between father's education (P = 0.006), mother's education (P = 0.001) and family income (P = 0.03) with self-medication; and in very high or very low education, or low family income self-medication increased.
Conclusions: Preventive measures seem to be necessary. In this regard, provision of training programs to inform the community about the dangers of self-medication, as well as adoption of preventive measures from the relevant institutions could be suggested.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 198 children who were referred to the Sheikh Hospital's clinic. The sampling was according to census method. The data-gathering tool was a researcher-made questionnaire for parents. Data analysis was performed using SPSS20 software and descriptive statistics.
Results: Of the 198 cases studied, 161 (81.6%) of the parents had self-medication for their child. The most commonly reported cases of self-medication were colds (64.1%), fever (60.1%) and digestive diseases (17.7%). Antipyretics (66.2%), common cold drugs (57.6%), anti-cough drugs (30.8%), and antibiotics (24.7%) were the most commonly used drugs. The lack of access or expensive visit of the physician (60%), availability and easy access to drugs (60%), and previous self-medication experience (50%) were the most important factors influencing the self-medication. There was a significant relationship between father's education (P = 0.006), mother's education (P = 0.001) and family income (P = 0.03) with self-medication; and in very high or very low education, or low family income self-medication increased.
Conclusions: Preventive measures seem to be necessary. In this regard, provision of training programs to inform the community about the dangers of self-medication, as well as adoption of preventive measures from the relevant institutions could be suggested.
Type of Study: Orginal Research |
Subject:
Clinical
Received: 2018/10/29 | Accepted: 2019/05/6 | Published: 2020/01/1
Received: 2018/10/29 | Accepted: 2019/05/6 | Published: 2020/01/1
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