Non-medical use of methylphenidate among medical students of the University of the Free State.

Roshini JainCh Chiech ChangMpho KotoAlden GeldenhuysRichard J Nichol Gina Joubert

Published in: The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa (2017)

Methylphenidate is mainly used for non-medical purposes by medical students. Students generally have a low level of knowledge on methylphenidate. Specific information on methylphenidate should be included in lectures on stress management and study methods during the course of the medical curriculum.

Keyphrases

medical students
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
healthcare
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
health information
quality improvement