Evaluation of Prescription Medication Sharing Among Adults in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background: Prescription medication sharing is an inappropriate medication use behavior that can lead to medication errors and adverse drug events, posing a public health threat. The reported prevalence of prescription medication lending and borrowing varies by country, ranging from 6%-23% and 5%-52%, respectively. However, research on medication sharing is scant in Asian countries. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the rate of prescription medication sharing practices and investigate the associated behavioral factors, types of shared medications, and reasons for sharing among adults in South Korea. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online self-administered survey of 1,000 adults (aged 19-69 years; November 2020). A stratified sampling method was u

SUBMITTER: Song S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8854370 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature