Factores que influyen en la automedicación de pacientes que acuden a la botica AhorroFarma Huancayo, 2023
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Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt
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La presente investigación tuvo como propósito identificar los factores que influyen en la automedicación en pacientes que acudieron a la Botica Ahorrofarma, Huancayo, en el año 2023. El estudio fue de tipo observacional, descriptivo, transversal y con diseño no experimental. Se trabajó con una muestra de 79 pacientes. Entre los factores sociodemográficos, el 89,9 % de los participantes estaban laboralmente activos. En el ámbito económico, el 53,2 % reportó ingresos mensuales entre 1000 y 1500 soles, el 92,4 % consideró que su economía familiar limita la consulta médica. En lo cultural, el 26,6 % recibió recomendaciones de amistades. Finalmente, como conclusión: la automedicación está condicionada por factores económicos, culturales y de conocimiento del paciente.
The purpose of this research was to identify the factors influencing self-medication among patients who visited the Ahorrofarma pharmacy in Huancayo in 2023. The study was observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional, with a non-experimental design. A sample of 79 patients was included. Regarding sociodemographic factors, 89.9% of the participants were employed. In terms of economic factors, 53.2% reported a monthly income between 1,000 and 1,500 soles, and 92.4% indicated that their family’s financial situation limits their ability to seek medical consultations. From a cultural perspective, 26.6% reported receiving recommendations from friends. In conclusion, self-medication is influenced by economic and cultural factors, as well as the patient's level of knowledge.
The purpose of this research was to identify the factors influencing self-medication among patients who visited the Ahorrofarma pharmacy in Huancayo in 2023. The study was observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional, with a non-experimental design. A sample of 79 patients was included. Regarding sociodemographic factors, 89.9% of the participants were employed. In terms of economic factors, 53.2% reported a monthly income between 1,000 and 1,500 soles, and 92.4% indicated that their family’s financial situation limits their ability to seek medical consultations. From a cultural perspective, 26.6% reported receiving recommendations from friends. In conclusion, self-medication is influenced by economic and cultural factors, as well as the patient's level of knowledge.
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