Self-medication among adults with chronic health conditions: a population-based cross-sectional survey in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of self-medication (SM), the reasons for SM and the relationship between chronic health conditions and SM among adult individuals.

Setting

This was an online questionnaire-based cross-sectional study disseminated on different social media platforms in Saudi Arabia.

Participants

Saudi Arabia sample of adult individuals aged 18 and above.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Primary outcome was SM, measured using the following question: 'During the past 6 months, have you used any medicines or dietary supplements, or herbal medicines or vitamins not prescribed or recommended by a doctor?' A positive answer indicates a self-medicated participant.

Results

Out of 1645 individuals who viewed the study link

SUBMITTER: Alwhaibi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10111896 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature