Self-medication with proton pump inhibitors among physicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a cross-sectional study
Self-medication with PPIs is highly prevalent among physicians and frequently occurs without clinical consultation or adherence to guidelines. This behavior appears to be widespread across age groups, sexes, and care levels, highlighting the need for institutional interventions that promote rational prescribing and raise awareness about responsible self-care within the medical profession.
Authors
- Goran Hauser
- Mirela Bašić Denjagić
- Kenana Ljuca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9478-3284)
- Dina Zerem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0347-9881)
- Rusmir Mesihović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4101-8747)
- Goran Bokan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8523-9402)
- Admir Kurtčehajić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6445-4090)
- Nermin Nusret Salkic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4727-9267)
- Mario Tadić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7494-2605)
- Predrag Jovanović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5547-5159)
- Aleksandar Gavric
Institutions
- University of Tuzla (BA)
- University of Rijeka (HR)
- University of Banja Luka (BA)
- University of Zagreb (HR)
- University Clinical Hospital Mostar (BA)
- University Hospital Dubrava (HR)
- Ljubljana University Medical Centre (SI)
- Klinički Bolnički Centar Rijeka (HR)
- University Clinical Centre (PL)
- Centro poliklinika (LT)
- University Clinical Center Tuzla (BA)
- University clinical center of Republika Srpska (BA)
- Domus Medica (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1663331
- Primary Topic
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00