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Patterns of self-medication among medical and nonmedical University students in Jordan

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2018
Osama Y Alshogran,1 Karem H Alzoubi,1 Omar F Khabour,2 Shatha Farah2 1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan; 2Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical
Alshogran OY, Alzoubi KH, Khabour OF, Farah S   +3 more
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Comparison of General Use of Antibiotics between Medical and Nonmedical University Students of Lahore

BioMed Research International, 2023
Objective To compare the knowledge of antibiotic resistance between medical and nonmedical university students of Lahore. Methodology. An observational cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted among students of Lahore, Pakistan, from November 12,
Fiza Ayub, T. Khan, Muhammad Usman Amin, M. Baig, A. Bukhsh, Khadija Zaman, Asma Afzal, Sana Bibi, M. Javed, Fouzia Naheed, Jamshaid Alam, H. Ahmad   +11 more
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Nonmedical Prescription Stimulant Use Among a Sample of College Students

Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
Objective: To further investigate use and potential misuse of prescription stimulants (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta) among a sample of college students and to explore the relationship between psychological variables and nonmedical stimulant use. Method: The sample consisted of 390 college students (71.6% female, 28.4% male).
Weyandt, Lisa L., Janusis, Grace, Wilson, Kimberly G., Verdi, Genevieve, Paquin, Gregory, Lopes, Justin, Varejao, Michael, Dussault, Crystal   +7 more
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Stroke awareness and response among university students in five Middle Eastern and North African countries: a multicenter cross-sectional study [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundStroke is a major cause of mortality worldwide, including in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Enhancing stroke knowledge across society is crucial to improving outcomes.
Asmaa Zakria Alnajjar, Asmaa Zakria Alnajjar, Moaz Elsayed Abouelmagd, Menna Marwan, Taleb Alsalloum, Abdelrahman Mady, Nagham Bushara, Yehia Nabil, Abdulrahman Krayim, Mahmoud Masoud, Maickel Abdelmeseh, Asma Daoud, Mohamed Alaa, Roaa Faisal, Mohamed Saad   +14 more
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Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants Among Students [PDF]

Pediatric Annals, 2005
Despite the caveats discussed above, national epidemiologic surveys are useful in estimating the prevalence and historical trends of nonmedical use of prescription stimulants. Because it would be difficult and cost-prohibitive to ask several more in-depth questions on these national surveys, other smaller-scale research studies should be undertaken to ...
Amelia M, Arria, Eric D, Wish
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Predictors of Nonmedical ADHD Medication Use by College Students [PDF]

Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
Objective: To identify the predictors of nonmedical ADHD medication use by college students. Participants: A total of 843 undergraduates attending one public or one private university in southeastern United States. Method: Students completed a Web-based survey inquiring about ADHD medication use during the first semester freshman of their year and a ...
David L, Rabiner, Arthur D, Anastopoulos, E Jane, Costello, Rick H, Hoyle, H Scott, Swartzwelder   +4 more
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Comparing the knowledge and awareness of cervical and breast cancer among medical and nonmedical students of a private institution in South India

Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 2022
Context: Cervical and breast cancer is the most leading cause of death among women globally. Cervical and breast cancer can be cured if detected early.
A. Sajan, Sara Eldhose, Krishnaveni Kandasamy, S. Ramanathan   +3 more
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Prescription Stimulants in College and Medical Students: A Narrative Review of Misuse, Cognitive Impact, and Adverse Effects

Psychiatry International, 2022
Stimulants are effective in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Psychiatrist Charles Bradley first made this discovery in 1937 when he found that children treated with amphetamines showed improvements in school performance and ...
Amber N. Edinoff, Catherine A. Nix, Shawn E. McNeil, Sarah E. Wagner, Catherine A. Johnson, Brooke C. Williams, Elyse M. Cornett, Kevin S. Murnane, Adam M. Kaye, Alan D. Kaye   +9 more
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Medical and nonmedical use of psychiatric medications among medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022
Introduction: Psychiatric medication use has increased recently among college students. This includes antidepressants, opioids, stimulants, analgesics, sedatives, and anxiolytics, which could be self-administered without medical supervision.
Khalid E Alswayed, Salman K Alshuaibi, Hamad A Alsayegh, Abdullah S Bin Shulhub, Rayan M Alsultan, Mohammed R AlKhudhair, Bander A Haddad   +6 more
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Patterns and Knowledge of Nonmedical Use of Stimulants Among College Students [PDF]

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 2006
To determine patterns and knowledge of nonmedical use of stimulants among a sample of college students.Completion of an anonymous survey consisting of 23 questions designed to explore college student use of medications intended to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.A private liberal arts college in New England.Three hundred forty-seven ...
Carroll, Bronwen C., McLaughlin, Thomas J., Blake, Diane R.   +2 more
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