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All Journal JURNAL MANAJEMEN DAN PELAYANAN FARMASI (Journal of Management and Pharmacy Practice) Majalah Farmaseutik
Ekasari, Marlita Putri
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Current Self-Medication Practices and Literacy among People in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study Ekasari, Marlita Putri; Kristina, Susi Ari; Yuliani, Rizka Prita
Majalah Farmaseutik Vol 20, No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/farmaseutik.v20i3.98598

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In developing countries, self-medication is now becoming a common lifestyle as primary health care. Despite the benefits, the current challenges of inappropriate self-medication practices have potential risks for drug abuse and can lead to drug resistance. Therefore, the aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study was to assess the practice of self-medication related to public knowledge and health literacy in Yogyakarta Province among a sample of 954 respondents who consented to fulfill a validated questionnaire. A convenience sampling approach was applied. Descriptive analysis was performed to describe knowledge and practice of self-medication, and a chi-square test was used for bivariate analysis (p<0.05). The majority of respondents are female (62.58%) with age more than 50 years old (32.91%), and have chronic diseases (38.26%). Moreover, 43.29% of respondents have a low educational background. The results showed predominantly of the respondents had poor knowledge (51.39%) and lack of medicine literacy (53.88%). It seems educational background and chronic medical conditions are associated with the poor practice of self-medication. In conclusion, respondents in Yogyakarta had low knowledge and health literacy level of self-medication and it performs a poor practice. Health education of self-medication should be considered to improve the appropriate practices, especially among individuals with chronic diseases.
Health Literacy of Individuals with Visual Impairments in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia Widyakusuma, Niken Nur; Ekasari, Marlita Putri; Wiedyaningsih, Chairun
JURNAL MANAJEMEN DAN PELAYANAN FARMASI (Journal of Management and Pharmacy Practice) Vol 15, No 2
Publisher : Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jmpf.101362

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Background: Individuals with visual impairments tend to have low health outcomes. Exploring health literacy among this group can provide a basis for designing effective strategies for healthcare services that assist this special population.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the health literacy level of individuals with visual impairments.Methods: A cross-sectional study was employed in this study. We administered a survey using the Health Literacy Scale European Union Q16 (HLS-EU-Q16) Indonesian version questionnaire to individuals with visual impairments in Yogyakarta. Members of two Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), namely Ikatan Tunanetra Muslim Indonesia/Indonesian Muslim Blind association (ITMI) and Persatuan Tuna Netra Indonesia/Indonesian Blind Association (Pertuni) were invited as respondents using a purposive sampling method. Data was collected during the NGOs regular meetings in August and September 2019, which took place in some members’ houses or public places throughout Yogyakarta province.Results: A total of 95 eligible respondents who consented to join the study had a health literacy index of 31.29 ± 8.91, classified as problematic, with an index range between 3.13 and 50.00 (inadequate to excellent).Conclusion: Our findings revealed that individuals with visual impairments have problematic health literacy and face multiple determinants to improve their health literacy. This condition requires pharmacists and other health professionals to be aware of it and to develop an appropriate strategy to deal with it comprehensively.
Co-Authors Chairun Wiedyaningsih Niken Nur Widyakusuma Susi Ari Kristina Yuliani, Rizka Prita