PATTERN OF SELF-MEDICATION AMONG MBBS STUDENTS OF SHEIKH ZAYED MEDICAL COLLEGE, RAHIM YAR KHAN
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https://doi.org/10.59058/jaimc.v22i1.241Keywords:
Self-medication, medical students, prevalence, MBBS studentsAbstract
Background & Objective: Self-medication among medical students, particularly MBBS students, is a global concern due to its potential impact on future healthcare practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate the patterns of self-medication among MBBS students.
Methods: A cross-sectional study at Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan, investigated the pattern of self-medication among MBBS students. All MBBS students participated in the data collection period, which ran from August 15 to September 15, 2023. A WhatsApp group was used to deliver an online questionnaire, which was completed by 130 individuals who met the inclusion criteria. The survey examined demographics, self-medication habits, motivations and sources of medicine. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.
Results: Of the 130 participants, a considerable proportion 67 (51%) admitted to self-medicate for more than 2 symptoms with convenience cited as the main reason by the participants (46.15%). Headaches were the most frequently self-medicated condition (51.54%), while skin wounds had the lowest percentage of self- medication (10%). Moreover, a significant percentage of individuals (36.15%) reported modifying their pres- cription dose.
Conclusion: The high rate of self-medication among MBBS students highlights the importance of targeted measures to encourage future healthcare workers to use medications responsibly and to prioritize patient safety.
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