Perceptions and practice of self-medication among undergraduate medical students of West Bengal
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: Self medications with over the counter (OTC) drugs usage has been prevalent among medical students.. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the perceptions and practice of self-medication among medical students. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive observational study with cross sectional study design carried out over a period of one month (Nov 2017) at NRS Medical College of Kolkata. 910 undergraduate medical students participated in the study. Information was elicited with the help of a predesigned, pretested, self administered questionnaire and results were analyzed and tabulated using descriptive statistics. Results: A large majority of the students (94%) gave history of self medications in last 6 months. Pain, fever, cough/cold were the major symptoms for which medications were taken, while quick relief, minor ailments were considered as the main cause of self medication Antipyretics(82.6%),analgesics(72.0%) and vitamins(76.5%) were the main group of drugs which were used for self medications.56.4 % of the students had good /very good attitude score regarding perception of self medication. Significant association was found between attitude score and residence and academic year of students. Conclusion:
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Pranita Taraphdar, Amitabha Chattopadhyay
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