Self-Medication: Attitudes and Behaviors Among Pharmacy and Medical Students.

ABSTRACT: Self-medication is increasingly prevalent among healthcare students, raising concerns about the adequacy of current medical education in promoting safe medication practices. This study aimed to assess the frequency, motivations, and perceptions of self-medication among medical and pharmacy students and to identify educational gaps. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured, anonymous questionnaire distributed to medical and pharmacy students at a single academic institution. The questionnaire assessed self-medication frequency, substances used, motivations, perceived risks, confidence in knowledge, sources of information, and attitudes toward curriculum improvements. Over 50% of participants reported practicing self-medication at least once a month. The most commonly used s

SUBMITTER: Jitca G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12452421 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature