Automedicação e Saúde Pública: dimensionamento dos fatores de risco e comportamentos de saúde

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2021v14Supl.1.e9370
Keywords: Drug utilization, Nonprescription drugs, Self-medication

Abstract

This study characterized and measured self-medication in adult population, as well as identified possible associations between lifestyle and risk factors for the use of over-the-counter medications. This is an epidemiological, cross-sectional study, carried out in the primary health care of a city in Brazil. The data collection instrument was a semi-structured survey grouped into thematic blocks. The statistical analysis included a bivariate analysis and a binomial logistic regression provided the statistics. Of the 537 participants, 42.83% reported having used medication without a prescription in the last 15 days. There were associations between the dependent variable and migraine (OR = 3.347); current pain (OR = 2.189); use of medications under the influence of family members (OR = 2.431); not reading drugs’ leaflet (OR = 1.682); and lack of leisure activities (OR = 4.335). A significant part of users of primary health care self-medicated.

Author Biographies

Julia Arruda Batista, São Paulo State University - UNESP
Phd student - Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, UNESP - São Paulo State University. School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba - FOA / UNESP.
Artênio Jose Isper Garbin , São Paulo State University - UNESP
Associate Professor, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, UNESP - São Paulo State University. School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
Bruno Wakayama , São Paulo State University - UNESP
Phd student - Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, UNESP - São Paulo State University. School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba - FOA / UNESP.
Artênio Jose Saliba Garbin, Catholic University Center Salesiano Auxilium - UniSalesiano
Graduating from the medical course, Catholic University Center Salesiano Auxilium (UniSalesiano), Araçatuba (SP), Brazil.
Orlando Adas Saliba Junior , Catholic University Center Salesiano Auxilium - UniSalesiano
Doctor Professor of Medicine, Catholic University Center Salesiano Auxilium (UniSalesiano), Araçatuba(SP), Brazil.
Clea Adas Saliba Garbin , São Paulo State University - UNESP
Full Professor - Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, UNESP - São Paulo State University.School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba - FOA / UNESP.

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2021-12-20
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