A Study on Assessment of Knowledge on Self-medication Among the Students A Crossectional Study

Self-medication is very frequent and common among the people. Several side effects have been reported to be associated withinappropriate use of self-medication like risk of drug dependence, abuse, major drug interactions and adverse effects. The aim of thisstudy is designed to assess knowledge on self-medication among students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in students ofvarious department located in Ghaziabad, UP, India. A total of 200 students were enrolled and interviewed using prevalidatedquestionnaire on self-medication. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Descriptive statistics were used to represent the sociodemographiccharacteristics and knowledge levels. Association of various socio-demographic variables with Knowledge levels are determined usingthe Chi-square test. A total of 200 students are recruited in these 53(26.5%) diploma in pharmacy, 128 (64%) bachelor’s in pharmacy,19 (9.7%) master’s in pharmacy. Among 200 respondents, 90 (45.2%) good knowledge on self-medication. Subject’s age, residentialstatus, and occupation of their parents were significantly associated with knowledge and rational practice on self-medication with a P < 0.05.CONCLUSION: The study concludes there is lack of knowledge on responsible side effect of self-medication.