Investigating the use and knowledge of analgesics among IIUM Undergraduate Pharmacy students.

Mohd Zaini, Dayang Ummu Afifah and Roselan, Afiqah and Bohari, Nurul Syafiqah and Ahmad Nazri, Ain Nabihah and Mohd Fakhruddin, Ameerah and Mohd Taufek, Nor Hidayah (2019) Investigating the use and knowledge of analgesics among IIUM Undergraduate Pharmacy students. In: International Conference on Pharmaceutical Research and Pharmacy Practice cum 14th IIUM-MPS Pharmacy Scientific Conference (ICPRP 2019), 19-20th October 2019, Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Introduction: Analgesics are commonly used to relieve pain and can be obtained through prescription or self-medication. Little is known regarding the use of analgesics among pharmacy students given their unique knowledge and training on medications. Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the use and knowledge of analgesics among IIUM Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Kuantan, Pahang. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a validated questionnaire among undergraduate pharmacy students from Year 1 to Year 4. The data from stratified sampling were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics 22 for descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 371 students (82%) participated in the study (age range: 18-25 years). The analgesics used to treat fever (73.0%) and headache (69.3%) were paracetamol (96.5%), mefenamic acid (33.7%), ibuprofen (24.6%) and diclofenac sodium (20.5%). The average score for the knowledge was 5.4/9.0. The fourth year students had the highest knowledge score (6.7) compared to first (3.6), second (5.7) and third (6.1) year. Some took supplements to relieve pain (1.3%). The analgesics used from over the counter/pharmacist recommendation (56.1%) were chosen based on dosage form (52.6%), price (48%) and availability (63.1%). The sources of information were from lecturers (78.4%) and health care providers (73%). The sources of supply were community pharmacies (76.3%), government hospitals/clinics (44.5 %) and convenience stores (38.3%). Majority of them took analgesics with food (86.3%) whereas some experienced side effects (16.2%). Conclusion Analgesics were commonly used among pharmacy students through over the counter/pharmacist recommendation. The knowledge regarding analgesics needs to be improved among pharmacy students.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	6410/76915
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Analgesics, pharmacy students, factors, use, knowledge, sources.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmacy Practice Kulliyyah of Pharmacy
Depositing User:	Nor Hidayah Mohd Taufek
Date Deposited:	12 Dec 2019 12:51
Last Modified:	12 Dec 2019 12:51
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/76915

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