Prevalence and predictors of over-the-counter medication use among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2017; 23 (11): 744-753
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ABSTRACT
The patterns of over-the-counter medication [OTC] usage among adolescents living in the United Arab Emirates [UAE] remains largely understudied. The objectives of this study are [1] to determine the profile of OTC use among UAE adolescents; and [2] to determine the biological or physical, psychological or behavioural, and social predictors of OTC use among the UAE adolescent population. Using a cross-sectional study design, data were collected on the prevalence of OTC use for a sample of 6363 adolescents. Overall, 51% of participants in this study reported OTC use. The most common form of OTC used was acetaminophen. Significant predictors of OTC use were nationality [UAE, GCC, Arab / Middle East, Arab / Africa, Western, other]; needed health care but did not receive it; sex [female]; age [1518 years]; any medical diagnosis; unconventional drug use; spending more than 5 hours using TV and computer daily; and using prescription medicines. Thus, there is a need to develop public health policies and strategies that promote appropriate use of OTC in the population
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Assunto principal:
Prevalência
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Estudos Transversais
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Adolescente
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Acetaminofen
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Adolescente
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2017
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