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ArticleMedicine and pharmacy reports2020

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and gastroprotection in primary health care users.

Driton Shabani, Ardiana Murtezani, Bernard Tahirbegolli, Argjira Juniku-Shkololli, Zana Ibraimi

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Driton ShabaniDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Kosovo.
Ardiana MurtezaniPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo.
Bernard TahirbegolliHeimerer College, Professional Education in Health / Vocational Field Nursing, Prishtina, Kosovo.
Argjira Juniku-ShkololliDepartment of Gastrohepatology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo.
Zana IbraimiDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Kosovo.
University Clinical Center of Kosovo · XKUniversity of Prishtina · XK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of gastroprotection and identify the main factors that influence the taking of protective drugs by the adult population treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).

methodsThis study was cross-sectional, conducted by including a contingent of 800 users of primary health care services (n=369, 46% males and n=431, 54% females). Included in the study were individuals of both genders aged 18+ who sought counselling or treatment during the three-month period. The data collection of this study was based on the completion of a structured questionnaire, which included questions related to the use of NSAIDs, the way these drugs were prescribed and administered and the simultaneous taking of gastroprotective drugs.

resultsThe prevalence of the gastroprotective drugs use was higher among the elderly, individuals living in urban areas, those with higher education, those with daily use of NSAID, individuals receiving prescriptions from their own doctors, and those suffering from side effects from the use of NSAID, as well as subjects that had a longer duration of NSAID use. Diclofenac was the most prescribed NSAID. Gastric pain and dizziness were the most experienced side effects.

conclusionThis paper demonstrates the need to improve the quality of primary health care service through informing and educating patients regarding the need to take gastro-protective drugs for those at high risk of adverse effects manifested by the use of NSAIDs.

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gastroprotectionnon steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsprevalence

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