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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Over-the-counter medication use among Mexican immigrants in Southern Arizona: a cross-sectional study.

Estefania Ochoa Mora, Adriana Maldonado, Melissa Flores, Mariella Rodríguez, Daniel E Martínez, Rebecca Crocker, David O Garcia

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Estefania Ochoa MoraClinical and Translational Sciences Program, School of Health Professions, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.
Adriana MaldonadoDepartment of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.
Melissa FloresDepartment of Psychology, College of Science, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.
Mariella RodríguezSchool of Sociology, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.
Daniel E MartínezDepartment of Sociology, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.
Rebecca CrockerDepartment of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.
David O GarciaDepartment of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.

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Abstract

Introduction: Over-the-counter (OTC) medication use is high among Mexican immigrants before migrating to the U.S. However, changes in OTC medication use during migration process remain unclear. This study describes OTC medication use patterns among Mexican immigrants in Southern Arizona, explores changes caused during the migration process, and examines the influence of sociodemographic factors on OTC medication use. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a purposive community-based sample ( Results: Acetaminophen, NSAID, and supplement use increased post-migration. The number of OTC medications used in Mexico was associated with OTC medication use in the U.S. (RR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.26, 1.45). Men in the U.S. had a 24% lower rate of OTC medication use compared to women (RR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.59, 0.97). Length of stay in the U.S. was significantly associated with OTC medication use (95% CI: 0.00, 0.38; Discussion: This study is among the first to examine OTC medication use patterns among Mexican immigrants in Southern Arizona. Further research is needed to understand the factors driving these changes and their impact on health outcomes.

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Emigrants and ImmigrantsMexican AmericansNonprescription DrugsAdultArizonaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMexicoMiddle AgedWhiteYoung AdultNonprescription Drugsdemographic factorsMexican immigrantOTC medicationself-medicationsociodemographic

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