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Background: Inappropriate use of analgesics is becoming a serious public health problem in many
parts of the world with a number of factors contributing to this problem including unrestricted
access to drugs. Aim: To assess the pattern of analgesic use among motor vehicle mechanics in Egor L.G.A. Benin City, Edo State in order to contribute evidence for interventions/measures to curtail inappropriate practices.Methodology: This study was carried out among motor vehicle mechanics in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. A mixed method was employed-The quantitative part of the study
was Cross Sectional in nature to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice of analgesic use
while Focused Group Discussions was used to validate findings. Results: Three hundred and seventeen respondents were enrolled into the study. Knowledge of analgesic was good in 43.2% of respondents. Secondary level of education showed to be a strong predictor of positive knowledge of analgesic use. Up to 57.4 % had a poor attitude to analgesic use while 30.3 % and 12.3 % had good and fair attitude respectively. Apprentices had a significantly more positive attitude and good knowledge of analgesics was a strong predictor of good attitude towards analgesic use. There was a high (84.2%) occurrence of self-prescription and the commonest indications for self-prescription were body pain and headaches with paracetamol being the most common analgesic taken by self-prescription. Inappropriate dosing was observed in 77.9 % and their main sources were pharmacies and chemists. This study showed various forms of misuse, adverse effects and features of addition and dependence were also reported. Conclusion: Inappropriate use of analgesics is still a problem in Egor L.G.A of Edo State and Health education will go a long way to address this problem. Key words: Analgesic, Misuse, Abuse, Motor Mechanics
parts of the world with a number of factors contributing to this problem including unrestricted
access to drugs. Aim: To assess the pattern of analgesic use among motor vehicle mechanics in Egor L.G.A. Benin City, Edo State in order to contribute evidence for interventions/measures to curtail inappropriate practices.Methodology: This study was carried out among motor vehicle mechanics in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. A mixed method was employed-The quantitative part of the study
was Cross Sectional in nature to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice of analgesic use
while Focused Group Discussions was used to validate findings. Results: Three hundred and seventeen respondents were enrolled into the study. Knowledge of analgesic was good in 43.2% of respondents. Secondary level of education showed to be a strong predictor of positive knowledge of analgesic use. Up to 57.4 % had a poor attitude to analgesic use while 30.3 % and 12.3 % had good and fair attitude respectively. Apprentices had a significantly more positive attitude and good knowledge of analgesics was a strong predictor of good attitude towards analgesic use. There was a high (84.2%) occurrence of self-prescription and the commonest indications for self-prescription were body pain and headaches with paracetamol being the most common analgesic taken by self-prescription. Inappropriate dosing was observed in 77.9 % and their main sources were pharmacies and chemists. This study showed various forms of misuse, adverse effects and features of addition and dependence were also reported. Conclusion: Inappropriate use of analgesics is still a problem in Egor L.G.A of Edo State and Health education will go a long way to address this problem. Key words: Analgesic, Misuse, Abuse, Motor Mechanics
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