ArticleCureus2023
Patterns and Prevalence of Self-Medication in Saudi Arabia: Insights From a Nationwide Survey.
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- Beyond the Counter: Assessing NSAIDs Dispensing and Use Among Community Pharmacies in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region: A Cross-Sectional Study.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Renal Risk Awareness and Use Patterns of NSAIDs and Antibiotics in Primary Care Patients from North-Eastern Romania.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Pattern of use and awareness of side-effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs among general public in Gondar city, North west Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Patient satisfaction towards pharmacists' services in the community pharmacies in the Hail region.PloS one · 2026Article
- Factors, Attitudes, and Prevalence of Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Self-medication among university students in Guangdong province, China: a cross-sectional study using the KAP model.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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- Key modifiable risk factors for self-medication among university students: An observational study.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2024Article
- A Study of Awareness, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Resistance.Cureus · 2024Article
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- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Self-Medication among Healthcare Students in Saudi Arabia.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciencesArticle
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Abstract
Self-medication, the unsupervised use of drugs, is a common global behavior with potential adverse health outcomes. This study explores the prevalence and patterns of self-medication in Saudi Arabia, focusing on factors such as drug availability, economic constraints, and public trust in healthcare systems. Particular emphasis is placed on self-medication with antibiotics and prescription drugs due to their significant public health risks. Our comprehensive, quantitative, cross-sectional study surveyed 1,671 individuals across Saudi Arabia's diverse regions. We found that 75.5% of respondents engaged in self-medication, primarily on an occasional basis. While 59.8% of participants perceived self-medication as safe, 17.5% reported experiencing adverse effects. Respondents strongly advocated for increased regulatory measures (87.7%) and a pressing need for enhanced public education (92.6%) to address the associated risks. The study highlights the widespread practice of self-medication in Saudi Arabia, influenced by various factors, and underscores the need for targeted health policies and educational campaigns to mitigate these risks.
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