Self Medication
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1. Self-medication practices with conventional and herbal drugs among ear, nose, and throat patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the self-practices with conventional and herbal drug use among ear, nose, and throat outpatients. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey-based study was carried out among all ear, nose, and throat outpatients on their first visit to the otorhinolaryngology department at a tertiary care hospital. The survey comprised a tot
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Dependence on hypnotics: a comparative study between chronic users of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs
Objective: To evaluate dependence among chronic benzodiazepine and Z-drug users in Brazil. Methods: Chronic users of benzodiazepines (n=94), Z-drugs (n=74), or both (n=11) were recruited from the community, underwent a psychiatric evaluation and completed self-report instruments on hypnotic dependence, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Users of benzodiazep
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Prevalence of self-medication and associated factors in adolescents aged 18-19 years: the 1997/1998 cohort in São Luís-MA, Brazil
Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a prevalência e os fatores associados a automedicação em adolescentes. Estudo transversal, aninhado a uma coorte, com 2.515 adolescentes de 18-19 anos nascidos em São Luís-MA. O uso de algum medicamento nos últimos 15 dias sem prescrição médica ou de profissional habilitado foi considerado automedicação. O
Ciência & Saúde Coletiva. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Prevalence of xerostomia and its association with systemic diseases and medications in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry mouth syndrome or xerostomia is defined as decreased salivary flow or hypofunction of salivary glands. Its origins are multicausal and might be the result of a change in the salivary glands or a systemic imbalance. OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the prevalence of self-reported xerostomia and to identify associated factors. DESIGN AND S
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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5. Risk assessment of ayahuasca use in a religious context: self-reported risk factors and adverse effects
Objective: Whether for spiritual, recreational, or potential therapeutic use, interest in ayahuasca has grown remarkably. Ayahuasca’s main active substances are N,N‐dimethyltryptamine and certain monoamine oxidase inhibitor β-carbolines. Possible drug interactions are a major concern, and research is lacking in this area. The objective of this study wa
Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2021-08
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6. Which is the best way of using nitrous oxide for treatment and research in neuropsychiatry?
Objective: Whether for spiritual, recreational, or potential therapeutic use, interest in ayahuasca has grown remarkably. Ayahuasca’s main active substances are N,N‐dimethyltryptamine and certain monoamine oxidase inhibitor β-carbolines. Possible drug interactions are a major concern, and research is lacking in this area. The objective of this study wa
Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2021-08
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7. Profile of drug-drug interactions and impact on the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy among patients living with HIV followed at an Infectious Diseases Referral Center in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
ABSTRACT HIV infection may be considered a chronic condition for people living with HIV with access to antiretrovirals and this has effectively increased survival. Moreover, this has also facilitated the emergence of other comorbidities increasing the risk for drug-drug interactions and polypharmacy. The profile of these interactions as well as their consequ
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-04
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8. Back pain in adolescents: prevalence and associated factors
RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Dor nas costas é uma das dores mais comuns do ser humano. Afeta a saúde e a qualidade de vida, podendo ser incapacitante. Doenças detectadas na adolescência e mal manejadas podem se agravar na vida adulta. O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar a prevalência, fatores associados e características de dor nas costas em adol
BrJP. Publicado em: 02/12/2019
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9. Oficinas terapêuticas para cuidadores de idosos com demência – atuação da enfermagem no programa interdisciplinar de geriatria e gerontologia da UFF*
Resumo A demência provoca dependência e sofrimento para os idosos, cuidadores e familiares. Pensando nas necessidades desses cuidadores foi desenvolvido no “EPIGG/UFF” um grupo de suporte e orientação aos cuidadores de idosos com demência, que, através de oficinas, busca retirar dúvidas e informar sobre o cuidado. Assim, objetiva-se descrever algu
Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.. Publicado em: 24/10/2019
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10. Self-Medication for Toothache and its Associated Factors in Children and Adolescents
Abstract Objective: To evaluate self-medication for toothache and its associated factors in children and adolescents. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 252 children/adolescents aged 6-16 years. A questionnaire was applied with questions related to demographic and socioeconomic characteristics; experience of, and self-medica
Pesqui. Bras. Odontopediatria Clín. Integr.. Publicado em: 10/10/2019
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11. Characteristics of hormone use by travestis and transgender women of the Brazilian Federal District
RESUMO Introdução: Travestis e mulheres transexuais recorrem ao uso de hormônios para modificação corporal. Devido a restrições de acesso a serviços de saúde, a automedicação é frequente. Objetivou-se descrever a prevalência autorrelatada do uso de hormônios por travestis e mulheres transexuais do Distrito Federal e fatores associados. Métod
Rev. bras. epidemiol.. Publicado em: 26/09/2019
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12. Association between the habit of reading food labels and health-related factors in elderly individuals of the community
RESUMO Objetivo Investigar a associação entre hábito de leitura de rótulos de alimentos e fatores relacionados à saúde entre idosos participantes de grupos de convivência em Governador Valadares. Métodos Este estudo transversal entrevistou 141 idosos participantes de grupos de terceira idade. O perfil socioeconômico e de saúde foi definido pela i
Rev. Nutr.. Publicado em: 26/09/2019