Age and education as factors associated with medication literacy: a community pharmacy perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aging implies a higher prevalence of chronic pathologies and a corresponding increase in medication. The correct adherence and use of the medication are prerequisites for reducing risks of disease progression, comorbidity, and mortality. Medication literacy (ML) is the specific ability to safely access and understand the information available concerning medication, and to act accordingly. Currently, there are few specific instruments that ascertain the extent of ML in the general population. The aim of this work was to analyse ML in a large cohort of pharmacy customers.

Methods

A total of 400 community pharmacy clients were analyzed to assess the level of ML (documental and numeracy) through the validated MedLitRxSE tool.

Results

The results showed that out

SUBMITTER: Plaza-Zamora J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7687724 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature