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ATTITUDE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF SELFMEDICATION AMONG THE STUDENTS OF ISLAMIA UNIVERSITY OF BAHAWALPUR PUNJAB PAKISTAN

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-III).11      10.31703/grr.2020(V-III).11      Published : Sep 2020

Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

    Self-medication is the usage of medicines to resolve self-identified health issues, and it is common in third world nations. The current study aimed to measure the attitude, knowledge and use of self-medication among the students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab Pakistan. To achieve the objective of this study, a descriptive cross-sectional survey design was applied. Using simple random sampling technique, 330 students were selected for data collection from the target population. Keeping in view the objectives and reviewing some relevant literature, a questionnaire was developed. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were calculated through a pilot study. To analyze the data, the statistical package for social science (SPSS, version-22) was utilized. Overall, the majority of undergraduate students (87%) observed self-medication. It was found that the majority of students used medicines due to smooth accessibility of OTC drugs, prior prescriptions records, internet, publicity substances and advice from peers etc. The use of un-prescribed drugs by the students without consultation might cause severe side effects and produce lifelong health issues. Therefore, the study recommended that self-practice medication and availability of drugs without prescription should be discouraged. Moreover, Healthcare facilities should be provided to all the students, staff, and suppliers of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

    Self-Medication, Practice, Medicine, Over the Counter (OTC) Drug, Attitude, University Students

    (1) Muzammila Akram
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sania Moin
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sabiha Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Akram, M., Moin, S., & Iqbal, S. (2020). Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. Global Regional Review, V(III), 101-110. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-III).11

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Akram, Muzammila, Sania Moin, and Sabiha Iqbal. 2020. "Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan." Global Regional Review, V (III): 101-110 doi: 10.31703/grr.2020(V-III).11

HARVARD

    HARVARD : AKRAM, M., MOIN, S. & IQBAL, S. 2020. Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. Global Regional Review, V, 101-110.

MHRA

    MHRA : Akram, Muzammila, Sania Moin, and Sabiha Iqbal. 2020. "Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan." Global Regional Review, V: 101-110

MLA

    MLA : Akram, Muzammila, Sania Moin, and Sabiha Iqbal. "Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan." Global Regional Review, V.III (2020): 101-110 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Akram, Muzammila, Moin, Sania, and Iqbal, Sabiha (2020), "Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan", Global Regional Review, V (III), 101-110

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Akram, Muzammila, Sania Moin, and Sabiha Iqbal. "Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan." Global Regional Review V, no. III (2020): 101-110. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-III).11