Autor: |
Chao Mei, Baoli Xu, Xuefeng Cai, Min Wan, Zhigang Zhao, Yongning Lv, Yu Zhang, Ruxu You |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 11 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
2296-2565 |
DOI: |
10.3389/fpubh.2023.1249022 |
Popis: |
IntroductionThis study explored the state of rational drug use among older adults in central China, aiming to unveil factors influencing their medication literacy and proposing targeted improvement measures.MethodsA cross-sectional study involving 454 participants aged 60 and above was conducted in Hubei province between February 1 and May 30, 2023, with data collected through face-to-face interviews by pharmacists. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine factors that affected medication literacy.ResultsOf the 412 valid questionnaires, findings revealed inadequate knowledge of rational drug use among older adults in central China. Those who fully understood (105, 25.49%, OR = 9.349, p |
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