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    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-02-15) Nuñez Celis, Marisel Edelmira; Cupé Araujo, Ana Cecilia
    The objective of this study was to compare the frequency of pharmacological self-medication versus non-pharmacological self-medication for managing dental pain in patients attending the Primary Care Center III “Independencia”- Essalud in August 2017. The methodology used was observational, retrospective, cross-sectional, and explanatory. The study sample consisted of 400 patients with a history of dental pain. The instrument used was a survey that recorded control variables (sex, age, place of origin, educational level, source of information) and the main variable (Self-medication). The results showed that 83% of the 400 patients interviewed self-medicated, of which 72.6% opted for pharmacological self-medication and 24.1% for non-pharmacological self-medication. In conclusion, the frequency of pharmacological self-medication is higher than non-pharmacological self-medication for managing dental pain in patients attending the Primary Care Center III “Independencia”- Essalud during August 2017 in the Independencia district. Based on these findings, it is suggested to implement specific educational talks on self-medication, prioritizing its complications.