Artículos de revistas
[self-medication In The Elderly Population Of Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil: Prevalence And Associated Factors].
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Cadernos De Saúde Pública. v. 28, n. 2, p. 335-45, 2012-Feb.
1678-4464
22331159
Autor
de Oliveira, Marcelo Antunes
Francisco, Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo
Costa, Karen Sarmento
Barros, Marilisa Berti de Azevedo
Institución
Resumen
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and causative factors associated with self-medication in the elderly and identify the main drugs consumed without prescription. A cross-sectional population-based study with stratified clustered two-stage sampling was performed in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil in 2008 and 2009. Of the 1,515 elderly studied, 80.4% reported using at least one drug during the three days preceding the survey. Of these, 91.1% reported the use of prescription drugs only and the remainder (8.9%) reported simultaneous use of prescribed and non prescribed drugs. After adjustment, a negative association between age ≥ 80 years, hypertension, chronic diseases, use of health services, dental consultations and adherence to a medical plan,and self-medication was found, whereas a positive association was found with per capita income. Dipyrone, acetylsalicylic acid, diclofenac, Ginkgo biloba, paracetamol and homeopathic medicines were among the most used non-prescribed drugs. Pharmaceutical assistance should be provided as a priority to the elderly, to avoid the misuse of medicines and ensure access to the correct drugs. 28 335-45