Cognition of Residents in Taiyuan Area on Self-medication and Their Self-medication Behavior
- VernacularTitle:太原地区居民自我药疗认知度及行为调查
- Author:
Xinwen LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Self-medication;
Questionnaires;
Knowledge;
Attitude;
Behavior
- From:
China Pharmacy
2005;0(19):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To explore the cognition,behavior of residents in Taiyuan region on self-medication and the influential factors of self-medication so as to promote rational drug use among the residents.METHODS:A questionnaire survey was conducted among 950 residents in Taiyuan area by a random sampling.The data were analyzed with SPSS software.RESULTS:The cognition level of the subjects on self-medication was low in general,with only 21.89% achieved a correction rate of above 60%.The percentages of sources of the knowledge on self-medication in descending order were TV advertisement,family members and friends,pharmacists and physicians,books and periodicals.The subjects with higher educational level were more often obtained the self-medication knowledge from pharmacists and physicians,and books and periodicals.The high score group who a better mastering of self-medication knowledge had a higher percentage of trying self-medication and a better self-medication behavior when they felt discomfort physically.98% of the subjects had the hope to obtain self-medication knowledge via a formal channel such as hospitals and medium etc.CONCLUSION:The residents in Taiyuan area had a poor cognition on self-medication.Measures should be taken to guard against the risks involved in residents' self-medication.
