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Title: Knowledge attitude and practice of self-medication with the counter drugs among adults of age 18 – 65 in Male’
Authors: Shaaf, Mohamed
Keywords: Knowledge
Attitude
Practice
Common diseases
OTC
Issue Date: 1-Nov-2016
Publisher: Faculty of Health Sciences
Citation: Shaaf, M. (2016). Knowledge attitude and practice of self-medication with the counter drugs among adults of age 18 – 65 in Male’. Faculty of Health Sciences, Male', Maldives.
Abstract: Background OTC (Over the Counter) drugs are defined as the drugs available, and purchased without a prescription. It is practiced worldwide and in our country due to several reasons. Treatment of illnesses and due to difficulty in approaching a doctor is a common reason. OTC drugs can be used with appropriate caution and proper dosages. Hence many do not know the dangers of misuse and continue to use OTC drugs in the Maldives (MFDA, 2015). Aim This cross-sectional descriptive study was aimed to assess people‟s knowledge attitude and practice and common illnesses related, towards self-medication with over-the counter drugs. Method The survey was conducted mix interview and self-administered focus on the knowledge, attitude, practice and common illnesses which people purchase OTC drugs. Results The results showed that there was 100 % response from the 192 participants needed. 58.3% were at the age between 25 to 45. 55.2% of the respondents say they know definition of OTC drugs. 79% of the individuals have the knowledge about some kind of side effects of the painkillers. 51% of the total number of individuals believes that pharmacists give much better advice on medications. 48.4% of the study participants recommend pharmacists in choosing an OTC drug. 76.6% of the 192 respondents took OTC drugs sometimes in their everyday lives. And 85.7% of the respondents treat with OTC drugs for headaches most commonly. Conclusion the study shows that people have high level of knowledge and attitude towards OTC drugs. However the high use of OTC drugs could lead in to dangers in the future. With further studies Policy and law makers need to enforce measures to stop misuse of OTC drugs.
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