Prevalence of Self-Medication in Students from 21 to 42 Years of Age from a University in Southern Puerto Rico.
This study provides insights into the prevalence of self-medication (95.60%) among a population of university students in southern Puerto Rico, as well as the motivations for this behavior and the associated risks. Its findings contribute to understanding self-medication patterns and suggest areas for intervention and education to promote responsible self-care practices.
Authors
- Yaritza Díaz-Algorri
- A. Vega-Rodriguez
- Alexis Vera
- Leyshamary Castro-Cruz
- Lillybeth Godén-Montalvo
- Kiara L Ortiz-Muñoz
- Angélica Torrado-García
- Grace M Ventura-Reyes
Institutions
- San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (PR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00