A Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Knowledge of Medicine Safety and Frequency of Reading Medication Leaflets and Its Predictors - Insights from Saudi Adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alya AlghamdiOmaimah A QadhiWajid SyedOsama A SamarkandiMahmood Basil A Al-RawiPublished in: International journal of general medicine (2024)
In this study, two-thirds of participants took medication and knew why they were taking it. However, only a few of them took the medicine after seeing a doctor, suggesting self-medication practice. In addition, 22.1% of them find it difficult to understand the PILS, and a small number of them would rather read it. Highlighting the significance of seeking medical advice from healthcare professionals before using a medication.