Self-medication among undergraduation of nursing, pharmacy and odontology of University Federal of Alfenas

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of self-medication by undergraduate students in the first and seventh semesters in the courses of Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry at the Federal University of Alfenas. Data was collected through a structured and semi-structured questionnaire. The sample was made up of 245 undergraduates from the various courses, out of a total population of 280. The data underwent statistical treatment by the Qui-squared test. The self-medication rate was of 222 (90,6%). The main complaint that led to self-medication was headache and the most widely used medication was Dipirona (sodic metamizol). There were significant differences in the intensity of the practice of self-medication between the first and seventh semesters.