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    Nivel de conocimiento y actitud frente a la automedicacion con corticoides en los pacientes que acuden a la farmacia Santa Lucia – Huaycán. Lima 2021
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2022-08-10) Carhuaricra Silverio, Gabriela Noemi; Tafur Carranza, Patricia Elizabeth; Oyarce Alvarado, Elmer
    The objective of this research was to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude toward self-medication with corticosteroids among patients visiting the Santa Lucia pharmacy in Huaycán, Lima, in 2021. Methodology: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional, and prospective study using a questionnaire as the data collection instrument. The study sample consisted of 384 patients. Results: The level of knowledge about self-medication with corticosteroids showed that 77% had a high level of knowledge, 14% had a medium level, and 9% had no knowledge. Regarding the attitude toward self-medication, 88% had a very unfavorable attitude, 6% had an unfavorable attitude, and 6% had a favorable attitude. Conclusion: It was confirmed that patients visiting the Santa Lucia pharmacy in Huaycán have a very high level of knowledge (79%) and a very unfavorable attitude.