A survey of standing drugs and medical treatment behavior in urban family of Hefei city of Anhui province

Abstract

Objective To understand the types of drug use, medication habits, medical treatment behavior and drug management of urban families in Hefei, and to provide background information for drug safety education and scientific medical education. Methods The questionnaire design covers 32 issues, some teachers and parents of 2 training institutions, part of the staff of the 2 administrative institutions and the residents of the 3 residential areas were investigated.320 questionnaires were distributed, and valid questionnaires were collected from 306 copies. Results 96.1% of Hefei urban family had standing drugs, anti cold drugs was the highest proportion(87.3%), followed by antibacterial drugs(51.0%), the main channel was the purchase pharmacy(89.2%) and hospital(36.3%). When the family was ill, 65.7% of the respondents first ate home medicine; the proportion of chosing a large hospital up to 83.3%.74.5% of respondents believed that antibiotics abuse.Up to 83.3% of respondents had been performed intravenous infusion therapy when illness, 55.9% of the respondents thought intravenous infusion therapy most unnecessary, and only 5.9% of the respondents thought intravenous infusion therapy was dangerous.Consulting a doctor when they had a problem in 67.7%, followed by the internet query(44.1%) and to the pharmacy consultation(14.7%).40.2% of the respondents hoped to learn medical knowledge. Conclusion Hefei city of Anhui province has a high proportion of urban family with standing drugs, the purchase way is regular, and when the disease, first of all to eat home standing drugs, medical treatment prefers large hospital, most think most intravenous infusion is not necessary; They want to understand the medical knowledge, and hope to establish consultation channels. Key words: Urban residents; Family medication; Medical seeking behavior; Investigation