Self-medication with herbal remedies: Understanding the practices in Iraqi society

Q4 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Kadhim Fadhil Kadhim, Hussein Ali Aldabis, Hayder Hasan AL-Kabi, Nrjes Tarq Sary Al-Maliki
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Introduction and Aim: The growing popularity of herbal medicine can be attributed to its accessibility via the internet, cost, cultural tolerance, and perceived compatibility with the human body. However, since not all herbal therapies are safe or suitable for everyone, exercising caution and being mindful of the potential risks associated with their use are essential. The study aimed to determine the frequency, circumstances, and reasons for engaging in self-medication practices. It also explored the impact of self-medication and analyzed gender differences in anxiety levels related to such practices. Materials and Methods: The research, based on a sample size of 1023 participants, sought to investigate and comprehend the patterns and characteristics of herbal self-medication across different sociological groups while considering various variables. Results: The research findings indicated notable gender-related disparities in the prevalence of herbal self-medication. No significant differences were observed based on residence. Moreover, educational attainment played a role in self-medication practices, with individuals having postsecondary education displaying the highest inclination. Self-medication was observed across diverse health conditions, ranging from systemic illnesses to chronic diseases. Remarkably, 64.8% of women experienced anxiety, in contrast to only 20% of men, when engaging in self-medication practices. The research findings indicated a higher tendency for self-medication among women, with no notable variations based on residential location. Moreover, individuals with higher levels of education demonstrated a greater inclination towards self-medication. Conclusion: The most prevalent reasons cited for self-medication were pain relief and inflammation management. Most participants reported experiencing no symptoms after self-medication, while women exhibited higher levels of anxiety.
用草药自我治疗:了解伊拉克社会的做法
介绍和目的:草药的日益普及可归因于其通过互联网的可及性,成本,文化容忍度以及与人体的感知兼容性。然而,由于并非所有的草药疗法都是安全的或适合每个人,因此谨慎行事并注意与其使用相关的潜在风险是至关重要的。该研究旨在确定进行自我药物治疗的频率、情况和原因。它还探讨了自我药疗的影响,并分析了与此类做法相关的焦虑水平的性别差异。材料与方法:本研究基于1023名参与者的样本量,在考虑各种变量的情况下,试图调查和理解不同社会学群体的草药自我药疗模式和特征。结果:研究结果显示,中药自我药疗的流行程度存在显著的性别差异。居住地差异无统计学意义。此外,受教育程度在自我药疗实践中发挥了作用,受过高等教育的个体表现出最高的倾向。在不同的健康状况下,从全身性疾病到慢性疾病,都可以观察到自我药疗。值得注意的是,64.8%的女性在进行自我药物治疗时感到焦虑,而男性只有20%。研究结果表明,女性更倾向于自我药疗,而居住地的不同没有显著差异。此外,受教育程度较高的个体更倾向于自我药疗。结论:自我药疗的主要原因是缓解疼痛和控制炎症。大多数参与者报告说,自我用药后没有任何症状,而女性表现出更高的焦虑程度。
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