Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication among pre-clinical medical students of Universiti Putra Malaysia

Hanapi, Muhammad Haris Shahroni Ari and Sathasevan, Sanjay and Mohd Arif, Nur Yasmeen Dafeena (2020) Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication among pre-clinical medical students of Universiti Putra Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

Text FPSK1 2020 33.pdf Download (1MB)

Abstract

Introduction: Self-medication is defined as the treatment of self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms by use of medicines. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice among pre-clinical medical students in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Method: This was a cross sectional study carried out among the pre-clinical students in Universiti Putra Malaysia from 1st June 2020 - 9th October 2020. There was a total of 165 respondents with 100% response rate through the online questionnaire that had been distributed. Results: Among 165 participants students, 57.6% practice self-medication. Respondents mainly obtain information from their previous prescription. They found it unnecessary to visit the doctor for minor illnesses and also recognized risk of adverse effect as the major reason against self-medication. The most common indication for self-medication was headache and the most used drug was found to be lozenges. No significant difference in knowledge, attitude and practice was found among any of the socio-demographic factors in our study. However, the difference in attitude score between those who practice self-medication and those who did not was found to be significant where it was found that those with a more positive attitude practiced self-medication less. Conclusion: It is found that the prevalence of self-medication among pre-clinical medical students of Universiti Putra Malaysia is quite high. The students’ knowledge and attitude on self-medication is a good base to start promoting self-medication.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	04 Sep 2023 07:22
Last Modified:	04 Sep 2023 07:22
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1221

Actions (login required)

View Item