Rational drug use and the disposal cost of unused medications within house; a descriptive-cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although irrational drug use is more common in underdeveloped and developing countries, it remains a significant health problem worldwide and is considered a habit that is difficult to correct. This study was conducted to determine individuals' attitudes toward rational drug use at the household level, the costs of unused drugs within households, and the methods of disposal used.

Method

The research is descriptive and cross-sectional and was conducted between March 1, 2022, and May 30, 2022. The study consists of families who reside in a district in the Black Sea region of Turkey. The research was carried out with 385 families, and data were collected through a questionnaire prepared by the researchers using face-to-face interviews. SPSS (25.0)soft ware package was

SUBMITTER: Kaya A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829433 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature