Assessment of general population knowledge, attitude, and practice on safe unused and expired drugs disposal: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The appropriate disposal of medication is a well-recognized issue that has convened growing recognition in several contexts. Insufficient awareness relating to appropriate methods for the disposal of unneeded medicine may result in notable consequences. The current research was conducted among the public in Iraq with the aim of examining their knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the proper disposal of unused and expired medicines.

Methods

The present study used an observational cross-sectional design that was community-based. The data were obtained from using an online questionnaire. The study sample included people of diverse genders, regardless of their race or occupational status. The study mandated that all participants meet two criteria: firstly, the

SUBMITTER: Mohammed AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10955187 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature