ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2024
The magnitude and associated factors of unused medications storage practice among households in Jimma city, southwest of Ethiopia: Community-based cross-sectional study.
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- Domestic Medical Waste Management: An Assessment of Knowledge and Disposal Practices in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Global patterns and determinants of household medicine storage and disposal: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2026Review
- Prevalence and determinants of unused medicines among households in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Medicines are kept unused at home for many therapeutic reasons. Conversely, unused medication and subsequent wastage can be attributed to several primary factors such as medication change, death, and non-adherence. This study aimed to assess the magnitude and associated factors of unused medication storage practice among households in Jimma City, southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among households ( Results: Out of 397 households that responded, ( Conclusion: The magnitude and improper disposal of unused medicines storage among households were significant in the study area. Therefore, it is important to educate the community and encourage health professionals to understand their role in problems and solutions.
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