A multicentric cross-sectional study to characterize the scale and impact of polypharmacy in rural Indian communities, conducted as part of health workers training.
Drug interactions
India
medication errors
polypharmacy
prescription
public health
rural communities
rural health
survey
Journal
Journal of family medicine and primary care
ISSN: 2249-4863
Titre abrégé: J Family Med Prim Care
Pays: India
ID NLM: 101610082
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2019
Jul 2019
Historique:
entrez:
30
8
2019
pubmed:
30
8
2019
medline:
30
8
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Polypharmacy and inappropriate medication usage is one of the world's most important public health issues. Yet in rural India, where medications are readily available, little is known about polypharmacy. This study explores factors related to polypharmacy in rural India to inform the response. A household survey was conducted by community health trainees, across 515 Indian villages collecting medication prescription and usage information for single illness in the past month. Polypharmacy was defined as the concurrent usage of four or more medications for single illness. Data from 515 rural India villages were collected on medication usage for their last illness. Respondents who consulted one healthcare provider for this illness were included for analysis. Bivariate logistic regression and multivariate generalized estimating equation analysis were used to explore associations with polypharmacy. Prevalence of polypharmacy was 13% ( The study demonstrates high rates of polypharmacy, identifies vulnerable populations, and provides information to improve the response to polypharmacy in rural India.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31463236
doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_410_19
pii: JFMPC-8-2234
pmc: PMC6691404
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
2234-2241Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
There are no conflicts of interest.
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