Perfil da automedicação em idosos residentes em Campinas, São Paulo = : Self medication profile in the elderly living in Campinas - São Paulo / Self medication profile in the elderly living in Campinas - São Paulo

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IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

31/07/2012

RESUMO

The pattern of drug use and self-medication, have been widely investigated in national and international epidemiological studies. Considering the rapid population aging and the demand for local information for planning and management in health, the objective of this study was to contribute to the investigation of factors associated with self-medication in older adults, identifying the main drugs consumed by this population without a prescription a qualified professional. A cross-sectional population-based study with clustered two-stage sampling was conducted from records of individuals aged 60 years or more, available in the sample of Health Survey in Campinas (ISACamp - 2008/2009). Of the 1,515 elderly studied, 80.4% reported using at least one drug duringthe three days preceding the survey. Of these, 91.1% reported the use of prescription drugs only and the remainder (8.9%) reported simultaneous use of prescribed and non prescribed drugs. After adjustment, a negative association between age >80 years, hypertension, chronic diseases, use of health services, dental consultations and adherence to a medical plan,and self-medication was found, whereas a positive association was found with per capita income. Dipyrone, acetylsalicylic acid, diclofenac, Ginkgo biloba, paracetamol and homeopathic medicines were among the most used non-prescribed drugs. Pharmaceutical assistance should be provided as a priority to the elderly, to avoid the misuse of medicines and ensure access to the correct drugs for prevention, treatment and cure of diseases.

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automedicação uso de medicamentos farmacoepidemiologia saúde do idoso self medication drug utilization pharmacoepidemiology health of the elderly

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