某三级医疗中心基础科学专业医学生的自我药疗：一项描述性横断面研究。

Self-medication among Basic Science Medical Students of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

作者信息

Lekhak Prabineshwor Prasad, Mainali Nischal, Mandal Swagata, Basnet Smriti, Oli Natalia

机构信息

Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepa.

Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal.

出版信息

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2024 Feb 29;62(271):196-201. doi: 10.31729/jnma.8497.

DOI:10.31729/jnma.8497

PMID:39356785

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10924473/

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Self-medication is using drugs to treat self-diagnosed signs or symptoms of oneself or others. Being closer to pharmacology and pathology, medical students have been more prone to it. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of self-medication among basic sciences medical students in a tertiary care centre in Kathmandu.

METHODS

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among basic science students from 15 February 2023 to 14 March 2023 after obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 04122022/04). A convenience sampling method was used. Data were collected online and analysed. Point estimate at 95% confidence interval was calculated.

RESULTS

Among 322 basic science medical students the prevalence of self-medication was 218 (67.70%) (64.81-70.59 at 95% Confidence Interval). Fever was the most common condition treated by self-medication 106 (48.62%) and paracetamol was the most common medication 93 (42.66%). Of those who engaged in self-medication, 97 (44.50%) did so to save time. Moreover, within this group, 67 (30.73%) experienced adverse drug reactions, leading 37 (16.97%) of these students to visit a private doctor. Additionally, 138 (63.30%) refrained from prescribing medication to their family and friends.

CONCLUSIONS

Self-medication among basic science medical students was found to be lower in comparison to other studies done in similar settings.

摘要

引言

自我药疗是指使用药物治疗自己或他人自我诊断出的体征或症状。由于更接近药理学和病理学，医学生更容易出现自我药疗的情况。本研究旨在确定加德满都一家三级医疗中心基础医学专业医学生的自我药疗患病率。

方法

在获得机构审查委员会的伦理批准（参考编号：04122022/04）后，于2023年2月15日至2023年3月14日对基础医学专业学生进行了描述性横断面研究。采用便利抽样方法。通过在线收集数据并进行分析。计算了95%置信区间的点估计值。

结果

在322名基础医学专业医学生中，自我药疗的患病率为218人（67.70%）（95%置信区间为64.81 - 70.59）。发热是自我药疗治疗的最常见病症，有106人（48.62%），对乙酰氨基酚是最常用的药物，有93人（42.66%）。在进行自我药疗的学生中，97人（44.50%）这样做是为了节省时间。此外，在这组学生中，67人（30.73%）经历了药物不良反应，导致其中37人（16.97%）去看了私人医生。另外，138人（63.30%）避免给家人和朋友开药。