- Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Volume:17 Issue:2 - Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- RATIONAL DRUG USE STATUS OF STUDENTS AT A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
RATIONAL DRUG USE STATUS OF STUDENTS AT A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Authors : Gökben YASLI, Ebru TURHAN
Pages : 283-295
Doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1192151
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Publication Date : 2023-06-20
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objective: Irrational drug use is a significant global and public health issue, including in Turkey Turk. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of students toward rational drug use . Methods: The study population comprised of 1909 students enrolled in Bakırçay University\`s 2019-2020 academic year. The sample size of the study was 780 students selected through stratified random sampling from each faculty. Data were collected using the \`Rational Drug Use Form,\` which included demographic characteristics, background, drug use attitudes and behaviors, and the Rational Drug Use Scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0, and a p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Of the students, 74.4% were female, and 42.3% were male, with a mean age of 19.9. Of the students, 28.2% self-medicated before consulting a doctor when sick, and 57.6% used medication for headaches without consulting a doctor. Additionally, 73.6% of them primarily used over-the-counter painkillers. Based on the Rational Drug Use Scale score of ≥35, which is considered the cut-off point in the literature, 491 students insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(73.3%); knew about rational drug use Conclusion: The students\` knowledge of rational drug use was found to be above the average. However, campus courses and projects must be organized, and medical units should be supported, despite students\` awareness of rational drug useKeywords : akılcı İlaç Kullanımı, Öğrenci, İlaç
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