Abstract
Objective: To analyze the prevalence and possible factors associated with self-medication in the population of Bahia during the pandemic caused by Covid-19. Methods: This is an exploratory research that has a descriptive character, with a quantitative nature and approach. The research universe was composed of residents of the State of Bahia. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee (CEP) under protocol 4.941.863. The collected information was tabulated using Microsoft Office ExcelÂź and the statistical analysis was carried out in a descriptive, univariate way using the Statiscal Package For Social Science (SPSS) software. Results: There were five hundred and thirty participants in this research. Among the medications contained in the questionnaire, the most used was Vitamin D, being used by 41.7% of respondents. Among the reasons for using the drug, the most prevalent was Cold/Flu with 18.4%, followed by regular consumption as cause (18.0%). Conclusion: More studies need to be carried out to confirm the effectiveness of the drugs both as prophylaxis and for the treatment of SARSCoV-2 to avoid the dissemination of information without scientific basis.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
