Knowledge and Perceptions of Analgesic Misuse Risks Among Patients in Taiz, Yemen: A Survey-Based Study
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Abstract
Background: Pain relief medications known as analgesics do not influence mental awareness during treatment. The routine application of many types of analgesics creates notable health threats for users.
Objective: This research explores the patterns of analgesic utilization as well as the participants' knowledge of medicine side effects and pain management practices in a sample of 60 people.
Method: Cross-sectional research was conducted including sixty patients from Taiz City, Yemen. Participants were selected from various public locations and healthcare institutions to provide a varied sample reflective of the broader population.
Results: The analysis showed that analgesics receive daily usage by 67.24% of individuals who primarily need it for bone & joint pain (42.6%) and headache & gum pain (42.6%). Even though participants frequently used medications over half (51.7%) among them reported negative side effects mainly including stomach ulcers (49.12%) and digestive issues (29.82%). The pain medication statistics revealed that paracetamol shared equal usage with diclofenac since both drugs appeared in 40% of reports. Although 56.7% of participants identified potential risks of improper analgesic use, their side effect knowledge overall received poor ratings at 32.7% alongside acceptable evaluations at 32.7% while only 16.3% expressed excellent knowledge. Information about harmful effects did not stop 46.7% of participants from keeping their current analgesic usage. The public showed a preference for analgesic usage by necessity since 70% supported this method yet 30% suggested seeking medical advice for these treatments.
Conclusion: Research demonstrates extensive utilization of analgesics while showing numerous reported side effects which requires better educational practices for safe analgesic use to reduce dangers and abuses.
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Analgesics, Indiscriminate Use, Patient Awareness, Side Effects, Yemen
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