Prevalence, awareness, and patterns of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use among health science students in Palestine: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Despite the widespread use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), many people lack sufficient awareness regarding their side effects and proper usage. Consequently, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, behavior, and usage patterns of NSAIDs among students enrolled in Palestinian health colleges. The study was conducted in December 2020 using a cross-sectional design, and a convenience sampling method was employed to enroll a total of 206 students. The questionnaire comprised seven sections, each containing approximately 5 to 10 closed-ended questions. Data were analyzed using version 21 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM-SPSS Statistics 21). The percentage of respondents who admitted that NSAIDs were used several times in the year was 35.9%. More than h

SUBMITTER: Aboalrob AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10646118 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature