Research Article
Year 2025,
Volume: 16 Issue: Erken Çevrimiçi Yayınlar
Abstract
References
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- 30. Masumoto S, Yamakawa T, Sakamoto N, et al. Association between health literacy and medication comprehension; attitudes toward reporting adverse events in adults using over-the-counter medicines. Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. 2023;16(90):1-7. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40545-023-00596-3
Health Literacy, Health Status Perception, and Educational Background as Predictors of Rational Drug Use Knowledge in Individuals with Chronic Diseases
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the predictive role of health literacy, health status perception and education status on the knowledge level of individuals with chronic diseases regarding rational drug use.
Methods: The model of the study is relationship screening and descriptive. The study group consisted of individuals with chronic diseases (n = 272) who applied to two family health centers in a province in the Western Black Sea Region between March 15 and June 3, 2021. Data were collected using the "Individual Identification Form, Health Literacy Scale and Rational Drug Use Scale". Data were analyzed using descriptive tests, Pearson correlation and hierarchical regression tests.
Results: While health literacy and health status perception variables significantly predicted the level of knowledge on rational drug use of individuals with chronic diseases, educational status was not a significant predictor.
Conclusion: The knowledge levels of individuals with chronic diseases regarding rational drug use are affected by their health literacy levels and health status perception variables. Continuous awareness studies can be conducted to increase the level of knowledge of rational drug use, health literacy levels, and health status perceptions of individuals with chronic diseases.
Ethical Statement
Ethical approval (Date/Number: 2020/12) was obtained from the ethical committee of a university.
Supporting Institution
The author does not declare any funding.
Thanks
The authors thank the individuals who participated in the study.
References
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- 3. Çifçi S, Bayram Değer V and Ulutaşdemir N. Evaluation of attitudes and knowledge levels of university employess towards rational drug use and health perception. Gümüşhane University Journal of Health Sciences. 2021;10(4):943-54. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37989/gumussagbil.944850
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- 6. Yiğitalp G, Bayram Değer V and Çifçi, S. Health literacy, health perception and related factors among different ethnic groups: a cross-sectional study in southeastern Turkey. BMC Public Health. 2021;21:1109. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11119-7
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- 21. Büyüköztürk Ş. Data analysis handbook for social sciences statistics, Research design SPSS applications and interpretation. Ankara: Pegem Akademi; 2019.
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| Primary Language | English |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Public Health (Other) |
| Journal Section | Research Articles |
| Authors | |
| Early Pub Date | June 18, 2025 |
| Publication Date | |
| Submission Date | September 3, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | March 13, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025Volume: 16 Issue: Erken Çevrimiçi Yayınlar |