Automedicación durante el confinamiento por COVID-19 en un distrito de Trujillo
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2021
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Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
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La investigación tuvo como objetivo caracterizar la automedicación durante el confinamiento por COVID-19 en los pobladores del distrito El Porvenir, Trujillo, 2020. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal; la muestra de estudio estuvo constituida por 384 pobladores, se utilizó como técnica la encuesta y como instrumento un cuestionario que fue validado con una muestra piloto. Los resultados mostraron que el 38,3% corresponde al grupo etario de 35 a 50 años; 49,0% mujeres; 28,9% solteros/as; y 36,7% con educación secundaria se automedican. El 75,3% practicaron la automedicación; 33,9% lo realizaron a veces; el 43,3% no considera necesario consultar al médico; el 27,8% usaron frecuentemente analgésicos/antiinflamatorios; el 53,6% fueron recomendados por el farmacéutico; el 63,5% tiene amigos o familiares que se automedican; el 90,3% lo adquieren en farmacias/boticas; el 87,9% obtiene el efecto deseado luego de automedicarse; el 65,1% deja de consumir el medicamento cuando desaparecen los síntomas; el 58,9% no cree que publicidad le ayuda a decidir sobre sus medicamentos; el 31,0% a veces recibe información por parte del farmacéutico; el 100% cree que es necesario recibir esta información; el 34,1% recomienda algún medicamento que le resulto efectivo y el 85,9% cree que automedicarse es riesgoso. Los resultados obtenidos indican que las características demográficas tienen correlación con la automedicación, la causa más frecuente fue que los pobladores no consideran necesario ir al médico; siendo los analgésicos/antiinflamatorios los más consumidos
ABSTRACT The objective of the research was to characterize self-medication during confinement by COVID-19 in the inhabitants of the El Porvenir district, Trujillo, 2020. A descriptive and cross- sectional study was carried out; The study sample consisted of 384 residents, the survey was used as a technique and a questionnaire as an instrument that was validated with a pilot sample. The results showed that 38,3% correspond to the age group of 35 to 50 years; 49,0% women; 28,9% single; and 36,7% with secondary education self-medicate. 75,3% practiced self- ,medication; 33,9% did it at times; 43,3% do not consider it necessary to consult a doctor; 27,8% frequently used analgesics / anti-inflammatories; 53,6% were recommended by the pharmacist; 63,5% have friends or relatives who self-medicate; 90,3% buy it in pharmacies / drugstores; 87,9% obtain the desired effect after self-medicating; 65,1% stop taking the drug when symptoms disappear; 58,9% do not believe that advertising helps them decide on their medications; 31,0% sometimes receive information from the pharmacist; 100% believe that it is necessary to receive this information; 34,1% recommend a drug that is effective for them and 85,9% believe that self-medication is risky. The results obtained indicate that the demographic characteristics are correlated with self-medication, the most frequent cause was that the residents did not consider it necessary to go to the doctor; being the analgesics / anti-inflammatories the most consumed.
ABSTRACT The objective of the research was to characterize self-medication during confinement by COVID-19 in the inhabitants of the El Porvenir district, Trujillo, 2020. A descriptive and cross- sectional study was carried out; The study sample consisted of 384 residents, the survey was used as a technique and a questionnaire as an instrument that was validated with a pilot sample. The results showed that 38,3% correspond to the age group of 35 to 50 years; 49,0% women; 28,9% single; and 36,7% with secondary education self-medicate. 75,3% practiced self- ,medication; 33,9% did it at times; 43,3% do not consider it necessary to consult a doctor; 27,8% frequently used analgesics / anti-inflammatories; 53,6% were recommended by the pharmacist; 63,5% have friends or relatives who self-medicate; 90,3% buy it in pharmacies / drugstores; 87,9% obtain the desired effect after self-medicating; 65,1% stop taking the drug when symptoms disappear; 58,9% do not believe that advertising helps them decide on their medications; 31,0% sometimes receive information from the pharmacist; 100% believe that it is necessary to receive this information; 34,1% recommend a drug that is effective for them and 85,9% believe that self-medication is risky. The results obtained indicate that the demographic characteristics are correlated with self-medication, the most frequent cause was that the residents did not consider it necessary to go to the doctor; being the analgesics / anti-inflammatories the most consumed.
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Automedicación, COVID-19