Background The aging of the world populat ion together with changes in the epidemiological
profile of diseases have led to increases in both the consumption of medicines and health …

This article presents a review, based on a qualitative study, of pharmaceutical orientation in
the management of minor illness. Action research methodology was used by a group of …

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Analisar a prevalência e os fatores associados à utilização de
medicamentos por automedicação no Brasil. MÉTODOS: Este estudo transversal de base …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence and associated factors regarding the
use of medicines by self-medication in Brazil. METHODS This cross-sectional population …

Background Inappropriate use of antibiotics in the community plays a role in the emergence
and spread of bacteria resistant to antibiotics which threatens human health significantly …

Background Self-medication is the use of medication without prescription, orientation, or
supervision of a physician or dentist. Self-medication might become a serious health …

Objetivos Establecer la prevalencia y condicionantes asociados al uso de medicamentos
por cuenta propia por parte de los habitantes de Suba en Bogotá. Métodos Aplicación de …

OBJETIVO: Estudar os padrões de utilização de medicamentos, classificando-os por grupos
farmacológicos e verificando os determinantes individuais desse uso. MÉTODOS …

Representations related to self-medication were investigated, seeking to identify contextual
elements that can reinforce or inhibit such practice. An anthropological approach based on …

Self-medication is very common especially in developing countries and is documented to be
associated with many health risks including antibiotic resistance. This study investigated the …