Prevalence of medication misuse among females in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; A cross-sectional study

Prescription and non-prescription medication misuse is a significant global health issue around the world. This study aims to understand the prevalence of medication misuse among females in Saudi Arabia and to investigate the impact of different information resources in improving the safe use of medication. This observational cross-sectional study was conducted using an online self-reported questionnaire between August and September 2021. It was carried out as a multicentre study in Riyadh city.

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Journal Of Advanced Pharmacy Education And Research
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.51847/1rloz4dzpr
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Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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Prevalence of medication misuse among females in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; A cross-sectional study

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Prevalence of medication misuse among females in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; A cross-sectional study

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Abstract

Prescription and non-prescription medication misuse is a significant global health issue around the world. This study aims to understand the prevalence of medication misuse among females in Saudi Arabia and to investigate the impact of different information resources in improving the safe use of medication. This observational cross-sectional study was conducted using an online self-reported questionnaire between August and September 2021. It was carried out as a multicentre study in Riyadh city.

Journal Of Advanced Pharmacy Education And ResearchVol. 15(1)
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA), King Saud University (SA)
Gender equality
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