Affiliation:
1. Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
2. Infectious Diseases Research Center Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
Abstract
AbstractAimTo determine the prevalence of self‐medication and reasons for self‐medication (SM) for the prevention/treatment of COVID‐19 among the adult population.DesignCross‐sectional study.MethodsThis study was performed on 147 adults in Kermanshah, Iran. Data were collected by a researcher‐made questionnaire and analysed by SPSS‐18 software using descriptive and inferential statistics.ResultsThe prevalence of SM in the participants was 69.4%. Vitamin D and vitamin B complex were the most commonly used drugs. The most common symptoms leading to SM were fatigue and rhinitis. Strengthening the immune system and prevention of COVID‐19 (48%) were the main reasons for SM. Factors related to SM included marital status [OR = 8.04, 95% CI = (3.62, 17.83)], education [OR = 0.16, 95%CI = (0.08, 0.35)] and monthly income [OR = 0.09, 95%CI = (0.03, 0.26)].Patient or Public ContributionYes
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Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
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