OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION USAGE DURING MENSTRUAL PERIODS BY MEDICAL STUDENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Over the counter, Medicine, Students, Menstruation, Google form
Abstract
Background: Menstruation is a natural physiological process that can be accompanied by various discomforts, including cramps, headaches, fatigue and mood swings. To manage these symptoms, many medical students turn to over the counter (OTC) medication for relief.
Aim and Objective: To study the prevalence of over-the-counter medication usage during menstrual periods by medical students.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional analytical study carried out in Rama Medical College, Kanpur. A total of 188 students of age group 18-26 years from 1st year to 4th year were included by simple random sampling. Self-administered online google form was used to collect data.
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Dr. Lakshmi Singh
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Shivam Rai
MBBS, 4TH Year, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Abhishek Singh
MBBS,4THYear, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dr. Nashra Afaq
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dr. Saurabh Singh
Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.