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A Study To Assess The Knowledge And Practice Regarding Over-The-Counter Drugs Among Nursing Students In Selected Nursing Colleges At Thrissur District.

Author(s) Ms. Dency C D, Ms. Nidhi Thomas
Country India
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Over-the-counter (OTC) drug use is a growing global concern, particularly among youth and healthcare students. Nursing students, as future healthcare providers, must possess adequate knowledge and practice regarding safe use of OTC drugs to promote rational self-medication. Statement of the Problem: A study to assess the knowledge and practice regarding over-the-counter drugs among nursing students in selected nursing colleges at Thrissur district. Objectives:1) To assess the knowledge regarding OTC drugs among nursing students. 2)To assess the practice regarding OTC drugs among nursing students. 3)To determine the association between knowledge, practice, and selected demographic variables. Methodology: A non-experimental descriptive design was adopted. Using non-probability convenience sampling, 200 nursing students from selected colleges in Thrissur were surveyed using a structured knowledge and practice questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Findings revealed that 40% of participants had good knowledge and 63% demonstrated good practice regarding OTC drug use. Significant associations were found between knowledge and practice with age and year of study (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study concluded that most nursing students had good knowledge and practice; however, educational interventions are recommended to strengthen rational OTC drug use.
Keywords Keywords: Over-the-counter drugs, knowledge, practice, nursing students, self-medication
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On 2025-09-29
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