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Nivel de automedicación en los pobladores de 20 a 50 años de edad del pueblo joven Néstor Gambeta Baja – Callao, octubre 2017
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-07-11) Cárdenas Pacheco, Giovana; Peralta Sánchez, Tania Maritza; López Parra, Ronal Rosendo
Our research work, titled “Level of Self-Medication in Residents Aged 20 to 50 Years of Pueblo Joven Néstor Gambeta Baja – Callao, October 2017,” aimed to evaluate the level of self-medication and to identify the factors influencing self-medication among residents aged 20 to 50 years of Pueblo Joven Néstor Gambeta Baja – Callao, October 2017. Methodology: This research was descriptive, observational, non-experimental, and cross-sectional, using a Likert scale. The study sample consisted of 178 residents aged 20 to 50 years who purchased medications without a prescription in different pharmaceutical establishments (pharmacies and drugstores) in Pueblo Joven Néstor Gambeta Baja. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire, which was designed and validated for this purpose. Results: The highest level of self-medication by age group was observed in residents aged 46–50 years, with 37.08% (66). Regarding educational level, 53.93% (96) had completed secondary education. A high level of self-medication was observed in females, accounting for 66.85% (119). Additionally, 74.72% (133) of participants did not have medical insurance, with lack of time identified as the main factor for self-medication (40.45%, 72). The main reasons for self-medication were headache (19.10%, 34), high blood pressure problems (16.85%, 30), and urinary tract infection issues (14.61%). The pharmacological groups most frequently self-administered were analgesics (24.16%, 43), anti-inflammatories (11.80%, 21), and antibiotics (10.06%, 18). The last instance of self-medication was often based on the recommendation of the pharmacy, accounting for 43.27% (77). Conclusion: The study found a high level of self-medication among the population of Néstor Gambeta Baja – Callao, with lack of time being a key contributing factor. It is recommended to promote educational talks to the population to encourage proper medication use and reduce the risks associated with consuming medications without a prescription.