SELF MEDICATION PRACTICES FOR ORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG DENTAL PATIENTS IN BANGALORE: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Self‑ medication is commonly practiced all over the world. Self-medication is defined as the use of medication by a patient on his own initiative or on the advice of a pharmacist or a lay person instead of consulting a medical practitioner. The present study was aimed to estimate the prevalence of self-medication for oral health problems among dental patients in Bengaluru city; to identify triggering factors that could influence self-medication practices; to identify sources of medications used; to identify sources of information about medications used; and to identify reasons for self-medication.Study Design: A Cross sectional Study.Methods:A survey was conducted among 175 subjects among dental patients in Bengaluru city. Data were collected through a specially designed proforma using a closed‑ ended, self‑ administered questionnaire containing 15 questions, in five sections.
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1Dr. KomalRaj M R , 2Dr. Padma K Bhat , 3Dr. Aruna C N
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