Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Self Medication amongst Medical Students in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka
Authors: Eyisi I. G., Njelita I. A., Akabuike J., Nwachukwu C., Eyisi C. S.
Journal: Medicine and Public Health Research Journal (MPHRJ), ISSN 1694-4593
Citation: MPHRJ 3(3), 2022-10-03.
DOI: 10.70878/mphrj.2022.52419143
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Type: Original Research
Abstract
Background : Self-medication is an integral and vital component of self-care which can be defined as the selection and use of medicine or medical products by individuals to treat self-recognizable illness and symptoms or intermittent or continuous use of medication prescribed by a physician for chronic and reoccurring disease or symptoms. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-medication amongst medical students at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Awka. Method : A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 160 medical of COOUTH, Amaku in Awka Campus. The respondents were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Analysis was done with IBM SPSS version 26 computer software programme. Result : The knowledge of self-medication among clinical students in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Awka was optimal among the study participants. Respondents had a positive attitude towards self-medication which was as high as 90% in this study. The practice of self-medication was high among the study participants as over 70%of the participants practice self-medication. The major reason for self-medication is due to convenience 39.4%. Conclusion : These findings suggest a need for the provision of a health insurance scheme for medical students and health education and talk on the hazards of self-medication, especially in relation to drug dependence and drug resistance.
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Self-Medication, Medical Students, COOU, Awka Authorship: Eyisi I. G., Njelita I. A., Akabuike J., Nwachukwu C., Eyisi C. S. | FULL PDF
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Background : Self-medication is an integral and vital component of self-care which can be defined as the selection and use of medicine or medical products by individuals to treat self-recognizable illness and symptoms or intermittent or continuous use of medication prescribed by a physician for chronic and reoccurring disease or symptoms. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-medication amongst medical students at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Awka. Method : A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 160 medical of COOUTH, Amaku in Awka Campus. The respondents were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Analysis was done with IBM SPSS version 26 computer software programme. Result : The knowledge of self-medication among clinical students in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Awka was optimal among the study participants. Respondents had a positive attitude towards self-medication which was as high as 90% in this study. The practice of self-medication was high among the study participants as over 70%of the participants practice self-medication. The major reason for self-medication is due to convenience 39.4%. Conclusion : These findings suggest a need for the provision of a health insurance scheme for medical students and health education and talk on the hazards of self-medication, especially in relation to drug dependence and drug resistance.