EVALUATING THE INFORMATION ABOUT USE OF PHARMACOTHERAPY FROM POPULATION IN SOME DISTRICTS IN SALAHUDDIN GOVERNORATE

Abstract

   The study focused on 90 people (42 in urban areas, 48 ​​in rural areas) from some districts (Tikri, Sherqat, Tuz) from January 2023 to May in Salahuddin Province. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate population-based information on the use of pharmacotherapy. The paper survey provided important information on the use of drug therapy in urban and rural area. These paper questionnaire include:-

- Do you go to the doctor when you don't feel well?

- Are the treatments carried out as prescribed by a doctor?

 - Is the treatment carried out according to the doctor's instructions?

- Were the medications taken on time?

– Is the medicine taken during or after meals?

– How do I store medication at home?

– Which types of treatment should be preferred?

- If a treatment is not completed, will it be given to another patient at home?

 - Do you pay attention to the expiry date when buying medication?

– If you forget to take the medicine on time, will you take it later or not?

 - If your children get different diseases at the same time, do you treat them the same or go to the doctor?

– Should I consult a doctor or restart my current medication if I experience symptoms of an illness I previously suffered from?

- If a neighbor or friend gives you medication, do you use it or go to the doctor?

 – Do you wash your hands before treatment?

The result of this study in all respects provides important information for the applications of pharmacotherapy.

Conclusion: This study provided good information about the use of pharmacotherapy in these districts, but required further information from other population questionnaires.

Keyword: population, paper questionnaire (direct interviewer form).