International Journal of Health and Clinical Research

Yazarlar: Swarnkanta Likhar, Konika Jain, Lokendra Singh Kot

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Self,Edication practice,Medical students

Özet: Introduction: Self-medication practice (SMP), is the one element of self-care, use of medication without the prescription of medical professionals for the treatment of self-recognized illnesses. (E.g., resubmitting old prescriptions, sharing medication with relatives/family members or using leftover medications) The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of self-medication practice among medical students during Covid 19 pandemic. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study on self-medication practice. A total of 510 MBBS students at Government Medical College, Ratlam were enrolled in study taking care of inclusion criteria. Data was collected on pre designed semi structured questionnaire through Google forms and was analysed using Epi info (CDC version 6). Result: Out of 510 MBBS students, 394 students responded to fill the form completely with an overall response rate of 77%. Self-medication practice in preceding 6 month amongst MBBS student was 291 (73.85%). There is significant association of self-medication practice with age, gender and 1st, 2nd & 3rd year of MBBS. Conclusion: Self-medication practice is widely prevalent amongst MBBS student especially in Covid pandemic. Approx. 74% of MBBS Students practiced self-medication in preceding 6 months.

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