TY  - JOUR
T1  - Self-Care and Over-the-Counter Medication Use among University Students: Evidence from the UAE
A1  - David M. Wong
A1  - Robert J. Chen
JF  - Annals of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapy
JO  - Ann Pharm Pract Pharmacother
SN  - 3062-4436
Y1  - 2025
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/jHEhEysIPK
SP  - 270
EP  - 277
N2  - Appropriate self-medication using over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can offer advantages to both individuals and healthcare systems. However, despite being generally regarded as safe, inappropriate use of OTC medicines may result in significant health risks and adverse outcomes. This study examined self-medication practices involving OTC medicines among medical and non-medical university students across various universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A cross-sectional study was conducted over a six-month period from January to June 2021. The study employed a three-stage cluster sampling technique, with a confidence level of 95% and a precision of 0.03. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire developed based on Andersen’s Behavioral Model, which evaluated predisposing, enabling, and need-related factors associated with OTC medicine use. A total of 2, 355 students completed the questionnaire. The participants had a mean age of 20.94 years, and females constituted 76.3% of the sample. More than half of the respondents (57.5%) reported using OTC medicines within the 90 days preceding the survey. Additionally, 67.8% demonstrated a high level of self-care behavior. Significant associations were identified between advice-seeking behavior and several factors, including perceived health status (p
UR  - https://galaxypub.co/article/self-care-and-over-the-counter-medication-use-among-university-students-evidence-from-the-uae-7xjobv3iu1mafqq
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