Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students
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Resumo: | Objective: To study the frequency of self-medication and knowledge about out-of-counter drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic in a group of Iranian dental students. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among dental undergraduates from September 2021 to November 2021 after receiving ethical clearance from the Kerman Medical University Ethical Committee. A valid and reliable questionnaire, consisting of demographic data and questions about self-medication and knowledge about out-of-counter drugs, was sent to participants via E-mail. Data was analyzed by SPSS 26 software by using a t-test. The P-value was considered at a 0.05% significant level. Results: A total of 88 students participated in the study with a mean age of 21.39±3.71 years. Prevalence of self-medication was found in 53.4%. The most common cause for self-medication was headache. Acetaminophen was the most commonly used medicine for self-medication. Females had more self-medication than males, but there was no significant differences. There was no significant differences between entering year to university and self-medication. Younger students had significantly more self-medication (p=0.007). Knowledge about out-of-counter drugs was moderate. Conclusion: Moderate self-medication as noticed. The out-of-counter drugs were the most used. Although out-of-counter drugs seem relatively safe, their improper use can cause serious side effects. Dental students need to be educated regarding appropriate safe medication and out-of-counter drugs. |
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Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental StudentsDrug TherapyNonprescription DrugsKnowledgeStudentsObjective: To study the frequency of self-medication and knowledge about out-of-counter drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic in a group of Iranian dental students. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among dental undergraduates from September 2021 to November 2021 after receiving ethical clearance from the Kerman Medical University Ethical Committee. A valid and reliable questionnaire, consisting of demographic data and questions about self-medication and knowledge about out-of-counter drugs, was sent to participants via E-mail. Data was analyzed by SPSS 26 software by using a t-test. The P-value was considered at a 0.05% significant level. Results: A total of 88 students participated in the study with a mean age of 21.39±3.71 years. Prevalence of self-medication was found in 53.4%. The most common cause for self-medication was headache. Acetaminophen was the most commonly used medicine for self-medication. Females had more self-medication than males, but there was no significant differences. There was no significant differences between entering year to university and self-medication. Younger students had significantly more self-medication (p=0.007). Knowledge about out-of-counter drugs was moderate. Conclusion: Moderate self-medication as noticed. The out-of-counter drugs were the most used. Although out-of-counter drugs seem relatively safe, their improper use can cause serious side effects. Dental students need to be educated regarding appropriate safe medication and out-of-counter drugs.EDUEPB - EDITORA DA UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DA PARAÍBA2023-11-18info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://revista.uepb.edu.br/PBOCI/article/view/2792Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada; Vol. 24 (2024); e220108Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada; v. 24 (2024); e2201081983-46321519-0501reponame:Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada (Online)instname:Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB)instacron:UEPBenghttps://revista.uepb.edu.br/PBOCI/article/view/2792/2102Copyright (c) 2023 Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integradahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAfshar, Mehrnaz KarimiAfshar, Marzieh KarimiAbbaszadeh, ElhamMolaei, Behnam Mahmood2023-11-18T10:17:42Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/2792Revistahttps://revista.uepb.edu.br/PBOCI/PUBhttps://revista.uepb.edu.br/PBOCI/oaipboci.editoria@gmail.com || alessandrouepb@gmail.com1983-46321519-0501opendoar:2023-11-18T10:17:42Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada (Online) - Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB)false |
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Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students |
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Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students |
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Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students Afshar, Mehrnaz Karimi Drug Therapy Nonprescription Drugs Knowledge Students |
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Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students |
title_full |
Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students |
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Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students |
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Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students |
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Frequency of Self-Medication and Knowledge about Out-of-Counter Drugs during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Group of Iranian Dental Students |
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Afshar, Mehrnaz Karimi |
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Afshar, Mehrnaz Karimi Afshar, Marzieh Karimi Abbaszadeh, Elham Molaei, Behnam Mahmood |
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Afshar, Marzieh Karimi Abbaszadeh, Elham Molaei, Behnam Mahmood |
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Afshar, Mehrnaz Karimi Afshar, Marzieh Karimi Abbaszadeh, Elham Molaei, Behnam Mahmood |
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Drug Therapy Nonprescription Drugs Knowledge Students |
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Drug Therapy Nonprescription Drugs Knowledge Students |
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Objective: To study the frequency of self-medication and knowledge about out-of-counter drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic in a group of Iranian dental students. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among dental undergraduates from September 2021 to November 2021 after receiving ethical clearance from the Kerman Medical University Ethical Committee. A valid and reliable questionnaire, consisting of demographic data and questions about self-medication and knowledge about out-of-counter drugs, was sent to participants via E-mail. Data was analyzed by SPSS 26 software by using a t-test. The P-value was considered at a 0.05% significant level. Results: A total of 88 students participated in the study with a mean age of 21.39±3.71 years. Prevalence of self-medication was found in 53.4%. The most common cause for self-medication was headache. Acetaminophen was the most commonly used medicine for self-medication. Females had more self-medication than males, but there was no significant differences. There was no significant differences between entering year to university and self-medication. Younger students had significantly more self-medication (p=0.007). Knowledge about out-of-counter drugs was moderate. Conclusion: Moderate self-medication as noticed. The out-of-counter drugs were the most used. Although out-of-counter drugs seem relatively safe, their improper use can cause serious side effects. Dental students need to be educated regarding appropriate safe medication and out-of-counter drugs. |
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