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March 14, 2026Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied SciencesOpen Access

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Self-Medication among Healthcare Students in Saudi Arabia

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MAMai AlbaikNINadeem IkramSSSamia Sabbagh

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Overview

A cross-sectional study assesses self-medication practices in healthcare students, indicating a need for educational interventions.

Key Points

  • Assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication among healthcare students in Saudi Arabia.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study with 244 undergraduate students.
  • Utilized an online questionnaire adapted from a validated tool.
  • Analyzed data using IBM SPSS Statistics software.
  • 76.3% of students demonstrated good knowledge of self-medication benefits and risks.
  • Over 65% exhibited positive attitudes towards self-medication for minor health issues.
  • 67% reported practicing self-medication, mainly for convenience and cost-effectiveness.

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Albaik et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fc44b39f7826a300cf93https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_609_25
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