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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Coughing is a reflex that is stimulated by irritation of the lungs or respiratory tract. The prevalence of cough in pneumonia in Indonesia in 2022 was highest in North Kalimantan with a percentage of 67.3%, while cases in Yogyakarta had a percentage of 10.3%. According to statistical data from the Yogyakarta Health Office in 2021, there were more than 35% of cough patients in the Kulon Progo and Bantul areas. A good level of knowledge can influence the rational use of drugs. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge about the use of cough medicine in Plambongan Hamlet, Pajangan Bantul.
This research method is descriptive observational with data collection using purposive sampling technique. The sample in this study were people in Plambongan Hamlet aged 17-55 years, totaling 100 people. The results of the respondents' answers were analyzed and then categorized the level of knowledge in the good, sufficient and deficient categories.
Based on the results obtained, the level of knowledge about the use of cough medicine in Plambongan Hamlet has good knowledge of 19 respondents (19%), enough as many as 75 respondents (75%), and less as many as 6 respondents (6%). It can be concluded that the level of knowledge of the people of Plambongan Hamlet is more in the moderate category.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Self-medication is an action taken by individuals, families, or communities to promote and maintain health, as well as to prevent and treat diseases. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) in 2023, approximately 79.74% of the Indonesian population engages in self-medication, with the Yogyakarta region reporting 73.30%, a number that has steadily increased over the past three years. Cough is one of the most common and mild complaints in the community, leading people to prefer self-treatment. However, improper self-medication may pose significant health risks due to limited knowledge about medications and their proper use. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge among students at SMK/SMF Indonesia Yogyakarta regarding self-medication for cough. This research used a descriptive observational method. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire filled out by 60 student respondents, consisting of 11 statements covering the definition of cough, types of cough, and its treatment. The results showed that the majority of respondents had a good level of knowledge (91.6%), especially regarding the concept of self-medication and appropriate selection of cough medications. However, misunderstandings were still found, particularly in recognizing the proper definition of cough and the handling of syrup medications that have changed color. These findings indicate the need for continuous education on self-medication, particularly in ensuring safe drug use.
