AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF SELF-MEDICATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN RURAL AND URBAN POPULATION.

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Shobith M H, Rakshitha S R, Murali Dharan V, Munawir Adhil K C, Dr. Lokesh S V

Self-medication, Rural and urban area, over the counter drugs, Attitude towards self-medication.

Abstract: Short title: Self-medication practices and about its awareness: A comparative study. Background and objectives: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-medication as the use of pharmaceutical or therapeutic products to address ailments or symptoms that a person has discovered on their own without a doctor's prescription. Every day, we take care of our health by self-medicating. This study's primary goals are to compare the prevalence of self-medication in rural and urban areas and to evaluate the awareness and understanding of self-medication among these populations. Materials and methods: This comparative study carried out in rural and urban area for a period of 6 months. This self-medication includes of all adult patient (≥ 18 years of age) of both genders needed to be assessed is included in the study. Results: In our study of 90 participants, the majority were in the age group of 28–37 (26%), with 13 from urban areas and 10 from rural areas who were aware of self-medication. A smaller group, aged 58–67 (7%), included 6 people from rural areas who were least aware of self-medication. Self-treatment can lead to adverse effects, misdiagnoses, and possibly worsen other medical conditions Interpretation and Conclusion: This comparative study on self-medication practices between rural and urban populations highlights significant differences in awareness, sources of information, and attitudes towards self-treatment. Urban participants generally showed higher awareness of self-medication and its risks, possibly due to higher education levels and greater access to information sources. The study reveals that while self-medication can provide immediate relief for mild illnesses, there is a chance that it will be misdiagnosed, have side effects, and cause delay in treatment.

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Shobith M H, Rakshitha S R, Murali Dharan V, Munawir Adhil K C, & Dr. Lokesh S V (November-2024). AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF SELF-MEDICATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN RURAL AND URBAN POPULATION.. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(11), c102-c112. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2411216.pdf

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