0090/2022 - PREVALENCE OF SELF-MEDICATION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN ADOLESCENTS AGED 18-19 YEARS: THE 1997/98 COHORT IN SÃO LUÍS-MA PREVALÊNCIA DE AUTOMEDICAÇÃO E FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM ADOLESCENTES DE 18-19 ANOS: A COORTE DE 1997/1998 EM SÃO LUÍS-MA
Objetivos: Avaliar a prevalência e os fatores associados a automedicação em adolescentes. Métodos: Estudo transversal, aninhado a uma coorte, com 2.515 adolescentes de 18-19 anos nascidos em São Luís - MA. O uso de algum medicamento nos últimos 15 dias sem prescrição médica ou de profissional habilitado foi considerado automedicação. Os fatores associados a automedicação foram avaliados usando regressão de Poisson com variâncias robustas e seleção hierárquica das variáveis. Resultados: Medicamentos foram utilizados nos últimos 15 dias por 48,05% dos adolescentes. Entre estes, 70,09% fazem uso sem receita médica ou indicação de outro profissional de saúde. Os medicamentos mais utilizados na automedicação foram os “over the counter” (93,68%). A automedicação foi positivamente associada ao sexo feminino (RP: 1,41; IC95%: 1,25-1,59), tempo de tela ?5h/dia (RP: 1,32; IC95%: 1,05-1,67) e diagnóstico autorreferido de rinite alérgica (RP: 1,19; IC95%: 1,02-1,39); porém, negativamente associada a autossatisfação com a saúde (PR: 0,79; IC95%: 0,67-0,94) e hospitalização no ano anterior (RP: 0,70; IC95%: 0,50-0,97). Conclusões: A automedicação foi comum entre os adolescentes e para redução dessa prática uma maior atenção deve ser dada a mulheres, indivíduos com intensa exposição a telas e doenças alérgicas.
Palavras-chave:
Automedicação, Adolescentes, Prevalência, Fatores de Risco.
Abstract:
Objectives: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with self-medication in adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional study, nested in cohort, with 2,515 adolescents aged 18-19 years born in São Luís - MA. The use of medication in the last 15 days without a medical prescription or by a qualified professional was considered self-medication. Factors associated with self-medication were evaluated using Poisson regression with robust variances and hierarchical selection of variables. Results: Medicines were used in the last 15 days by 48.05% of adolescents. Among these, 70.09% use it without a prescription or indication from another health professional. The most used medications for self-medication were “over the counter” (93.68%). Self-medication was positively associated with female gender (PR: 1.41; 95%CI: 1.25-1.59), screen time ≥5h/day (PR: 1.32; 95%CI: 1.05-1.67) and self-reported diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (PR: 1.19; 95%CI: 1.02-1.39); however, negatively associated with self-satisfaction with health (PR: 0.79; 95%CI: 0.67-0.94) and hospitalization in the previous year (PR: 0.70; 95%CI: 0.50-0.97). Conclusions: Self-medication was common among adolescents and to reduce this practice, greater attention should be given to women, individuals with intense exposure to meshes and allergic diseases.
PREVALÊNCIA DE AUTOMEDICAÇÃO E FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM ADOLESCENTES DE 18-19 ANOS: A COORTE DE 1997/1998 EM SÃO LUÍS-MA
Resumo (abstract):
Objectives: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with self-medication in adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional study, nested in cohort, with 2,515 adolescents aged 18-19 years born in São Luís - MA. The use of medication in the last 15 days without a medical prescription or by a qualified professional was considered self-medication. Factors associated with self-medication were evaluated using Poisson regression with robust variances and hierarchical selection of variables. Results: Medicines were used in the last 15 days by 48.05% of adolescents. Among these, 70.09% use it without a prescription or indication from another health professional. The most used medications for self-medication were “over the counter” (93.68%). Self-medication was positively associated with female gender (PR: 1.41; 95%CI: 1.25-1.59), screen time ≥5h/day (PR: 1.32; 95%CI: 1.05-1.67) and self-reported diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (PR: 1.19; 95%CI: 1.02-1.39); however, negatively associated with self-satisfaction with health (PR: 0.79; 95%CI: 0.67-0.94) and hospitalization in the previous year (PR: 0.70; 95%CI: 0.50-0.97). Conclusions: Self-medication was common among adolescents and to reduce this practice, greater attention should be given to women, individuals with intense exposure to meshes and allergic diseases.
Godinho, J. L. P., MAGALHÃES, E.I.S., SANTOS, A. M., Pinho, J. R. O., Chagas, D. C., Ribeiro, C. C. C., Britto, M. H. S. S., Alves, M.T.S.S.B. PREVALENCE OF SELF-MEDICATION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN ADOLESCENTS AGED 18-19 YEARS: THE 1997/98 COHORT IN SÃO LUÍS-MA. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2022/Mai). [Citado em 11/10/2024].
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