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SELF-MEDICATION WITH COMMON HOUSEHOLD MEDICINES BY YOUNG ADOLESCENTS.
- Source :
- Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing; Jan-Mar2001, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p57-67, 11p, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Our study examines the self-medication practices of children ages 10-14. We developed a questionnaire that addressed several aspects of such behavior. A convenience sample of subjects (n = 86) completed the questionnaires in school settings in a northeastern metropolitan area. The data showed that a vast majority of the adolescents (89%) have access to the medicine in their households: 36% of them medicated themselves the last time they had any medicine. Most of their medication choices were appropriate, except in the area of gastrointestinal problems. There is a need for further investigation of this issue and incorporating the findings into the practice of pediatric nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ADOLESCENT health
SELF medication
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01460862
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 4273838
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/014608601300035625