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    Factores en la automedicación con antibióticos betalactámicos en usuarios adultos atendidos en boticas de la Avenida Gran Chimú – San Juan de Lurigancho 2021
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2022-04-26) Pérez Cueva, Jessica Edith; Rivas Huatuco, Yesenia Edith; Alvarado Chávez, Britt
    Objective: To determine the factors influencing self-medication with beta-lactam antibiotics among adult users at drugstores on Gran Chimú Avenue in San Juan de Lurigancho. Methods: This was a basic, descriptive, prospective, cross-sectional, and non-participatory observational study. A 17-item questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument and was applied to 300 users. Results: Of the 300 users who self-medicated, the sociodemographic factors were: 93% were between 18 and 59 years old, 55% were male, 71% had a higher education degree, 51.7% had 4 to 6 family members, and 52.3% were from a province. Regarding economic factors, 60.7% were employed, 74% had an income greater than S/ 950.00 soles, and 77.3% had health insurance. In terms of sociocultural factors, 47.3% self-medicated based on a family member's suggestion, 84% lacked the time to visit a health facility, and 87% were influenced by the internet. Conclusion: It is concluded that various factors, including sociodemographic, economic, and sociocultural factors, play a role in self-medication.