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A questionnaire based cross sectional study to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding concept of rational use of medicines among second year medical students

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Author Details : Harish G Bagewadi, Priyadarshini M Deodurg, Syed Wasif*

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2021

Article Page : 88-91

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2021.014

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Abstract

Background: The main goal of teaching clinical pharmacology, concept of rational usage of medicines to medical students is to imbibe the knowledge, skills so that in future as a clinicians they will be able to weigh the potential benefits versus risks of a treatment along with its cost-effectiveness.
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and perceptions about rational use of medicines in second year medical students.
Materials and Methods: This was a questionnaire -based, cross-sectional study. The study participants were second year medical students (152). The questionnaire was designed to assess the knowledge, perceptions about rational usage of medicines.
Results: Were expressed as counts and percentages. Majority of respondents were aware about over the counter medicines (72%), importance of reading medicine label (86%). Majority of the students 84% purchased all medicines written in prescription.
Conclusion: Majority of the students were aware about the concept of rational usage of medicines which seems to be a positive finding.

Keywords: Rational use of medicines, Knowledge, Perceptions.

How to cite : Bagewadi H G, Deodurg P M , Wasif S , A questionnaire based cross sectional study to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding concept of rational use of medicines among second year medical students. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2021;8(1):88-91

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