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Impact of Knowledge on Analgesic Self-Medication Practices Among Pharmacy Students
Abstract
Self-medication using analgesics is a common practice among pharmacy students, where knowledge is assumed to play a critical role in guiding behavior. This study aims to investigate the relationship between students’ knowledge levels and their self-medication practices involving analgesic drugs. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 294 pharmacy students at STIKes Widya Dharma Husada Tangerang, using a structured and validated questionnaire to assess demographic data, knowledge levels, and self-medication behaviors. Results showed that 45.2% of students had good knowledge, while 51.7% demonstrated responsible self-medication behavior, with paracetamol being the most frequently used analgesic (35%). Chi-square analysis revealed a statistically significant association between knowledge level and self-medication behavior (p < 0.05), indicating that higher knowledge correlates with safer medication practices. These findings underscore the importance of strengthening educational programs on rational drug use to promote safe and informed self-medication behaviors among future healthcare professionals.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37311/jsscr.v7i2.31576
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