Awareness of Self Medication Practices among Dental Undergraduate Students.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Self-medication is a human behavior in which an individual uses a substance or any exogenous influence to self-administer treatment for physical or psychological ailments. Self-medication practices are the use of medication without the prescription of professionals.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Self-administrated questionnaire was designed based on self-medicationpractices. The questionnaire was distributed through an online survey planet link. The study population included the number of college students belonging to that category.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
The questionnaire was completed by 100% of the participants of the total 100 participants, 45.9% participants were male, and 54.1% participants were female. Most of the participants have the habit of self-medication. This was due to lack of time to meet a physician.71.4% of participants agreed that not taking medications as prescribed is a leading cause of hospitalization whereas remaining aren’t aware of it in the present study.
CONCLUSION:
Self-medication is prevalent among Indian population. This study is good insight for awareness of self-medication practices among dental undergraduate students. Participants are aware of self-medication practices.