A systematic review of self-medication practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for pharmacy practice in supporting public health measures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, self-medication had become highly popular due to the risk of virus infection and overwhelming medical resources. Pharmacists are well-positioned to provide public health education and disease prevention. This study aims to provide an overview of the research about self-medication during COVID-19 and the role of pharmacists in ensuring the drug safety related to self-medication.

Methods

Databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, EBSCO host, and Web of Science) were searched for published studies on the practice of self-medication in COVID-19 pandemic without restriction in population and location. Primary search terms were "self-medication," "self-care," "self-management," "non-prescription drugs," "2019nCoV," and "COVID-19." Studies

SUBMITTER: Zheng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10310324 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature