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Title: Association of Sociodemographic Factors with Trends of Self-Medication Practice and Its Hazard Perception for Oral Health Problems among Patient
Authors: Hira Butt, Samra Liaqat, Aqsa, Amna Nauman Khan, Nauman Rauf Khan, Fizza Tahir
Journal: Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences (JGMDS)
Publisher: Gandhara University, Peshawar
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2022
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Language: English
Keywords: Self-medication practicehazardssociodemographic factors
OBJECTIVES:
To assess the impact of sociodemographic factors with the trends of self-medication practice and its hazard perception among patients
METHODOLOGY:
A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted on the patients visiting Sharif Medical and Dental College from June 2019 to June 2020. Data was collected using a validated questionnaire from 142 patients. Chi-square and fisher exact tests were used to find the association of trends of self-medication practice and hazard perception with sociodemographic factors.
RESULTS:
The patients in the age range of 18 to 29 years practiced self-medication the most. The triggering factor for use of medication was toothache among all ages. The most commonly used drug was reported to be analgesics. The main reason for self-medication was lack of time to visit the doctor. The females practiced self-medication more than the males. The triggering factor for both the genders was toothache and analgesics were mostly used. The patients with tertiary level education and those who were unemployed practiced self- medication the most. The triggering factor was toothache across all levels of education and employed as well as unemployed patients. Drug resistance was stated the main hazard.
CONCLUSION:
The triggering factor for use of medication was toothache, most commonly used drugs were analgesics and the main reason for self-medication was lack of time across all ages, both the gender, married and unmarried patients, levels of education and employment. Un-employed patients and those with tertiary level of education-practiced self- medicated themselves the most. The highest percentage of patients considered drug resistance to be the biggest hazard.
To assess the impact of sociodemographic factors on the trends of self-medication practice and hazard perception among patients for oral health problems.
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 142 patients visiting Sharif Medical and Dental College from June 2019 to June 2020. Data was collected using a validated questionnaire. Chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used to analyze the association between self-medication trends, hazard perception, and sociodemographic factors.
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The study highlights that sociodemographic factors significantly influence self-medication practices for oral health issues. Toothache, lack of time, and the use of analgesics are consistent across various demographic groups. While drug resistance is recognized as a hazard, a significant portion of patients perceive no hazard associated with self-medication. The findings underscore the need for increased awareness and accessible dental care.
The age group 18-29 years practiced self-medication the most. Toothache was the primary triggering factor, and analgesics were the most commonly used drugs. Lack of time to visit a doctor was the main reason for self-medication. Females practiced self-medication more than males. Patients with tertiary education and the unemployed practiced self-medication the most. Drug resistance was identified as the main perceived hazard.
Toothache, analgesics, and lack of time are prominent in self-medication for oral health problems across diverse patient demographics. Unemployed individuals and those with tertiary education showed higher rates of self-medication. Drug resistance is the most significant perceived hazard.
1. Study Period: The study was conducted from June 2019 to June 2020. (Confirmed in Methodology)
2. Sample Size: Data was collected from 142 patients. (Confirmed in Methodology and Results)
3. Most Common Drug: Analgesics were reported as the most commonly used drug for self-medication. (Confirmed in Results and Conclusion)
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