ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2020
Comparison of self-medication practices with analgesics among undergraduate medical and paramedical students of a tertiary care teaching institute in Central India - A questionnaire-based study.
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Abstract
contextInappropriate self-medication can increase chances of adverse drug reactions, disease aggravation, or drug interactions. Analgesics are most commonly used as self-medication.
aimsThe aim of this study was to evaluate and compare analgesic self-medication practices among medical and paramedical undergraduate students of a tertiary care teaching institute in Central India. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in 216 undergraduate medical (MBBS and BDS) and paramedical (occupational therapy/physiotherapy and BSc nursing) students. A predesigned, self-developed, semi-structured questionnaire was used. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The Chi-square test was used for testing statistical significance.
resultsThe overall prevalence of self-medication with analgesics was 83.33%. Self-medication was significantly high among medical students as compared to paramedical students (
conclusionsMedical students are more indulged in self-medication practices with analgesics. Paramedical students need to be educated regarding safe use of analgesics.
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