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SELF-MEDICATION WITH COMMON HOUSEHOLD MEDICINES BY YOUNG ADOLESCENTS.

Authors :
Sloand, Elizabeth Dorothy
Vessey, Judith A.
Source :
Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing; Jan-Mar2001, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p57-67, 11p, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2001

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

Subjects :
ADOLESCENT health
SELF medication

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