FREIRE, P. P. M.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/8696329859999547; FREIRE, Paulyana Pryscilla de Melo.
Abstract:
Introduction: Self-medication is defined as the act of using non-prescription drugs,
the choice and use of drugs made by individuals unable to do so, with the goal of
curing diseases or symptoms decrease Objective: To assess the knowledge of selfmedication
in patients seeking dental Clinic UFCG And do academic dentistry course
at the same institution. Method: perception of the meaning of self-medication,
indicated drugs, sources of information for the practice of medicalization, possible
reactions: a cross-sectional study with inductive approach and comparative
procedures, where 200 participants answered a questionnaire in which the following
aspects were analyzed was conducted drug, among others. Results: Most patients
self-medicate and academics (96% and 100%), and while the academic practice for
practicality / convenience (50%), patients self-medicate because of the lack of doctor
(37%). Considering the source of information, it was noted that while the students
use the books as a source of information (20%) patients used the pharmacy (28%)
for this purpose. Conclusion: It was possible to verify that there is a high rate of selfmedication
in this population, which is alarming, since this practice can be quite
harmful. The data also showed that most academics, and self-medicating also
recommend medications to others. It is therefore concluded that the limitation of the
participants highlights the need for improved knowledge of students and the general
public about the irrational use of drugs.