The Relationship Between The Level Of Knowledge On The Use Of Over-The-Counter And Limited Over-The-Counter Drugs And Self- Medication Behavior In The Community Of Perkebunan Sei Parit Village

Isna Wardaniati (Universitas Abdurrab)
Ikha Hafni Putri (Sarjana Farmasi Universitas Abdurrab)
Vonny Kurnia Utama (Prodi Sarjana Farmasi Universitas Abdurrab)

JIKA
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Volume 3 Nomor 4 Desember 2025

This study investigates the relationship between knowledge levels and selfmedication behavior concerning over-the-counter (OTC) and limited OTC drugs in Perkebunan Sei Parit Village. Employing a quantitative cross-sectional design with 208 respondents (aged 17-40) via purposive sampling, data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Chi-Square test (SPSS 27). Results indicate that the majority of respondents (65,4%) possess good knowledge of selfmedication. Self-medication behavior was categorized as good (45,7%), though significant proportions were sufficient (34,6%) and poor (19,7%). A significant relationship was found between knowledge level and self-medication behavior (pvalue = 0,000), confirming that better knowledge promotes more appropriate practices. Popular self-medication drugs include Paracetamol, Komix, Entrostop, and Promag. Healthcare professionals (76,0%) serve as the primary information source, and pharmacies (78,8%) are the main drug acquisition point. This study recommends enhanced health education to foster safe and rational self-medication