Assessment of self-medication among undergraduate students of Ondo State College of Health Technology, Akure Department: Health Information Management By: Asaolufrancis Project ID: 8428 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examined self-medication among undergraduate students of Ondo State College of Health Technology, Akure. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study, involving 1,925 students of Ondo State College of Health Technology, Akure. A sample size of 96 students were selected across departments from the study area. Probability sampling method was employed with the use of a stratified random sampling technique. Self-structured questionnaires, validation was used for data collection in the study area as a research instrument, the questionnaire was structured to consist mostly of closed-ended type of questions. Frequency tables and simple percentages were used for data presentation. The study revealed that, majority of undergraduates have heard of self-medication and understand that it involves using drugs without a prescription. However, there is some uncertainty around the safety of self-medication, with over 40% not aware that some drugs are not safe to use without a prescription. Malaria, headache, and watery stool are considered common illnesses that prompt self-medication among undergraduates, while cough of short duration is less commonly associated with self-medication. Over-the-counter painkillers are the most commonly self-medicated drug among undergraduates, followed by antibiotics and antihistamines. Self-medicating with prescription drugs not prescribed to them is less common. The study recommends that educational programs and campaigns should be organized to promote awareness of the risks associated with self-medication practices and to encourage students to seek proper medical advice. Additionally, Pharmacies should be stricter in dispensing prescription drugs and should educate patients on the appropriate use of medication...Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»The challenges of effective communication between health information officers and patients (case study of Federal Medical Centre, Nguru Yobe state)»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care