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Metodología de aprendizaje basado en dinámicas participativas sobre el uso racional del medicamento en pobladores del asentamiento humano Saúl Cantoral Huamaní, del distrito de San Juan de Lurigancho
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2012) Condori Romero, Jenny Cristina; Leiva Torres, Melissa Karla; Ramos Cevallos, Norma Julia
This research aimed to determine the learning methodology applied for the rational use of medicines (RUM) in residents of the Saúl Cantoral Huamaní sector, district of San Juan de Lurigancho, and to assess the effectiveness of a participatory dynamics–based approach in improving knowledge of RUM. Promoting this practice in populations with limited social, cultural, and economic resources is a challenging but essential task, as the misuse of medicines can have highly detrimental effects on health, particularly in children. The study population consisted mostly of women (93.33%), with men representing 6.67%. In terms of occupation, the majority were housewives (76.67%), followed by students (10%), workers (3.33%), and schoolteachers (3.33%). The participants also represented a wide range of ages. The results indicated a significant improvement in knowledge, as evidenced by the difference between entry and exit test scores. Knowledge acquisition increased progressively across the four modules, with gains of 20%, 22.7%, 31.5%, and 33.85%, respectively. These results underscore the necessity of incorporating pharmaceutical education into community programs. The study contributed to the development of a manual tailored to the social conditions and educational levels of different groups, providing timely information that improved quality of life and helped prevent self-medication.