A cross sectional study regarding the self medication practices and its associated factors among residents of Bhubaneswar city, Odisha

IF 2.3 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI:10.1016/j.cegh.2025.102013

Amrita Burma , Om Prakash Panigrahi , Anshuman Panigrahi , Deepak Kumar , Anand Patankar

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Abstract

Introduction

Self-medication, though often perceived as a convenient and cost-effective solution for minor ailments, poses significant public health risks. It can lead to inappropriate drug use, delayed medical consultation, antimicrobial resistance, and adverse drug reactions. This issue is particularly concerning in developing countries like India. The practice is influenced by various socioeconomic and cultural factors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of self-medication among residents of Bhubaneswar city, Odisha.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 393 participants residing in Bhubaneswar City, Orissa. The association between self-medication and various influencing factors was analyzed using the Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis.

Results

Among the participants, 79.90 % (n = 314) reported practicing self-medication. Younger individuals (p value = 0.007) and those from the upper and middle socioeconomic strata (p value = 0.01) were significantly associated in self-medication practices. Multiple logistic regression analysis identified key factors positively related to self-medication: access to health insurance benefits (adjusted OR = 5.88), participants’ perceived knowledge about self-medication (adjusted OR = 5.69), and the presence of self-medication practices among family members (adjusted OR = 2.13).

Conclusion

The prevalence of self-medication was high in Bhubaneswar, particularly among younger individuals and those with higher socioeconomic status. It is influenced by various factors like individuals' perception about self medications, their perceptions of pharmacists' expertise, and the presence of health insurance. It highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns to educate the public on the risks of self-medication and promote responsible health-seeking behaviors.

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奥里萨邦布巴内斯瓦尔市居民自我药疗实践及其相关因素的横断面研究

自我药疗虽然通常被认为是治疗小病的一种方便且成本效益高的解决办法，但却对公众健康构成重大风险。它可能导致不适当的药物使用，延误医疗咨询，抗菌素耐药性和药物不良反应。这个问题在印度等发展中国家尤其令人担忧。这种做法受到各种社会经济和文化因素的影响。因此，本研究旨在评估奥里萨邦布巴内斯瓦尔市居民自我药疗的患病率及其相关因素。材料和方法对居住在奥里萨邦布巴内斯瓦尔市的393名参与者进行了横断面研究。采用卡方检验和多元logistic回归分析，分析自我药疗与各影响因素的相关性。结果79.90% （n = 314）的参与者报告有自我药疗行为。年轻人（p值= 0.007）和中上层社会经济阶层（p值= 0.01）在自我药疗行为上显著相关。多元logistic回归分析确定了与自我药疗呈正相关的关键因素：获得健康保险福利（调整后的OR = 5.88）、参与者对自我药疗的认知（调整后的OR = 5.69）和家庭成员中自我药疗的存在（调整后的OR = 2.13）。结论在布巴内斯瓦尔，自我药疗的流行率很高，特别是在年轻人和社会经济地位较高的人群中。它受到各种因素的影响，如个人对自我药物治疗的看法，他们对药剂师专业知识的看法，以及健康保险的存在。它强调有必要开展有针对性的提高认识运动，教育公众了解自我药疗的风险，并促进负责任的求医行为。

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

7.70%

发文量

218

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.