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Knowledge and practice among women about self-medication based on health belief model
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Pirzadeh A (MSc) *   1, Sharifirad Gh (PhD)2 |
1- PhD Student in Health Education, Department of health education and promotion, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , pirzadeh62@yahoo.com
2- Professor, Department of of Health Education and Promotion, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran |
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Abstract: (15243 Views) |
| Background and Objective: The majority of medicines are associated with some form of side effects due to high prevalence of self- medication in Iran .There is not any drug without side effects the prevalence of self- medication in Iran's provinces is increasing. This study was done to determine the knowledge and practice among woman about self -medication based on health belief model. Materials and Methods: This cross- sectional study carried out on 385 women whom referred to health centers in Isfahan, Iran during 2008. Data were collected by a questionnaire including knowledge, practice and health belief model structures. Results: The mean score of knowledge was 82.97±13.80 and means score of perceived susceptibility 72.48±17.11, severity 71.60±14.73, benefits 68.29±17.13 and barriers 61.64±19.67. 86% of women have done self–medication at least in one disease in 6 months earlier Including: cold 225 (57.6%), headache 28 (53.7%) and anemia 51 (13.2%). The main reasons for self –medication were previous experience and medicine accessibility .The main reasons to avoid self –medication was the side effects of medicine. Conclusion: Self-medication can be prevented thought increasing knowledge and education about severity of drug side effects. |
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| Keywords: Self - medication, Drug, Knowledge, Practice, Health Belief Model |
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Type of Study: Original Articles |
Subject:
Health System
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