Prevalencia de automedicación de antiinflamatorios y analgésicos en la práctica ambulatoria / Pravalence of self-medication of anti-inflamatory and analgesic in ambulatory practice
Self-medication is extensively practised in both developed andunderdeveloped countries. There are few educational interventionsto diminish this common and risky practice. The primary objectiveof this trial was to determine the prevalence of self-medicationin patients of public and private institutions of Buenos Aires City.For that reason, 1486 outpatients were recruited to evaluate theprevalence and associated factors.
Results:
The prevalence of selfmedicationin Buenos Aires city was 34.6%. It was more importantin females, and in public institutions.