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Self-medication is self-administered treatment without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication is generally undertaken based on personal experience, family advice, or the influence of advertising and media promotions. The results of this study indicate a strong correlation between information and digital resources and self-medication decisions. Social media is one of the media used as an information source. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of social media on self-medication behavior in the Mayang Sehat Pharmacy, Sleman, Yogyakarta. This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive-analytic observational method with a sample of 86 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The data obtained in this study were primary data obtained directly from the respondents. Data analysis used Chi-square, based on scoring data obtained from questionnaires on social media exposure and self-medication behavior. The results were then analyzed to determine the influence of social media on self-medication behavior. The results showed a high level of social media exposure for 22 (25.58%), moderate for 30 (34.88%), and low for 34 (39.54%). The results of self-medication behavior were categorized as good by 61 (70,93%) respondents and categorized as bad by 25 (29,07%). The conclusion of this study is that there is an influence of social media exposure on self-medication behavior of the community at the Mayang Sehat Pharmacy with a p-value of 0.045. Keywords: Self-medication, Social Media, Behavior
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2026•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Pelayanan kefarmasian merupakan pelayanan langsung kepada pasien yang
harus selalu berupaya meningkatkan mutu kesehatan pasien. Salah satu bentuk
pelayanan kefarmasian yang ada di apotek adalah swamedikasi. Jumlah pelayanan
swamedikasi di Indonesia tergolong tinggi, sebanyak 79% pada tahun 2024. Mutu
pelayanan swamedikasi dipengaruhi oleh kepuasan pasien. Tujuan penelitian ini
adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kepuasan pasien terhadap pelayanan swamedikasi
di Apotek Widigdo 2 pada bulan Desember 2025.
Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasional deskriptif. Populasi
penelitian mencakup seluruh pasien yang melakukan swamedikasi di apotek
Widigdo 2 pada bulan Desember 2025. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan
purposive sampling pada 100 responden. Analisa data dilakukan dengan cara
menghitung persentase tingkat kepuasan yang dikategorikan menjadi sangat tidak
puas, tidak puas, puas, dan sangat puas.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata gambaran kepuasan pasien terhadap
pelayanan swamedikasi dimensi daya tanggap (responsiveness) yaitu sangat puas
(88%), Kehandalan (Reliability) yaitu sangat puas (86%), Jaminan (Assurance)
yaitu sangat puas (87%), Empati (Empathy) yaitu sangat puas (88%), dan Bukti
Langsung (Tangible) yaitu sangat puas (88%). Penelitian dapat disimpulkan,
gambaran kepuasan pasien terhadap pelayanan swamedikasi di Apotek Widigdo 2
bulan Desember 2025 yaitu sangat puas dengan hasil persentase sebesar 87,4%.
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2026•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Batuk merupakan keluhan yang sering dialami masyarakat dan dianggap ringan. Menurut data statistik dari Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Yogyakarta tahun 2021 terdapat lebih dari 35% penderita batuk di daerah Kulon Progo dan Bantul. Batuk merupakan salah satu keluhan yang sering ditangani dengan swamedikasi, namun kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai jenis batuk dan pemilihan obat yang tepat dapat menimbulkan risiko kesalahan pengobatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan pasien tentang swamedikasi batuk di Apotek Azzam Farma 2. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasional yang bersifat deskriptif, dengan kuisioner tertutup. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengambilan sampel yaitu Purposive sampling. Sampel penelitian ini merupakan pasien swamedikasi batuk di Apotek Azzam Farma 2 dengan jumlah 80 responden. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan kategori pengetahuan baik, cukup, dan kurang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas pasien yang melakukan swamedikasi batuk di Apotek Azzam Farma 2 yaitu dengan usia 20 – 44 tahun, jenis kelamin perempuan, pendidikan terakhir SMA/SMK/Sederajat, dan pekerjaan paling banyak adalah ibu rumah tangga. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini tingkat pengetahuan pasien terhadap swamedikasi batuk di Apotek Azzam Farma 2 dalam kategori baik sebanyak 44 responden (55%), cukup sebanyak 36 responden (45%), dan tidak terdapat responden yang memiliki tingkat pengetahuan kurang.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Cough is a common problem in society. The prevalence of cough according to statistical data from the Yogyakarta Health Office (2021) is more than 35% of cough sufferers in the Bantul area. Cough is usually treated by self- medication. The knowledge obtained shows that respondents who have a good level of knowledge about self-medication for cough medicine are 40% while the level of knowledge is low as much as 15%. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of public knowledge about self-medication for cough medicine in Karanglo Hamlet, Tamanan, Banguntapan, Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The method used in this study is descriptive observational. The sampling method used is purposive sampling, the number of samples in this study was 60 respondents from a population of 127 residents. This study uses a measuring instrument in the form of a closed questionnaire to determine the level of knowledge of respondents. The data obtained is described as good, sufficient, and lacking knowledge. The results of the study showed that from 16 statements that had been processed, 22 respondents (36.67%) were in the good category, 29 respondents (48.33%) were in the sufficient category and 9 respondents (15.00%) were in the less category. It can be concluded that the level of community knowledge in self-medication of cough medicine in Karanglo Hamlet, Banguntapan, Bantul is categorized as sufficient knowledge.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Based on the 2024 Satu Data Indonesia report, the percentage of diarrhea cases in Bantul has fluctuated. In August 2024, there were 81 patients; in September 2024, the number decreased to 74 patients; and in October 2024, it increased to 91 patients. This study aims to determine the level of patient knowledge regarding self-medication for diarrhea treatment at Stepa Pharmacy Sewon Bantul in January 2025. This research is an observational descriptive study with a prospective approach. The sample consisted of 71 respondents selected using purposive sampling, where samples were chosen based on specific considerations and inclusion criteria. Data analysis was conducted using a quantitative approach by analyzing the respondents' answers and presenting the knowledge level in percentage categories: good, fair, and poor. The results showed that the majority of patients 64 respondents (90%) had a good level of knowledge regarding self-medication for treating diarrhea. Six respondents (6%) had a fair level of knowledge, and four respondents (4%) had a poor level of knowledge. This study concludes that the level of patient knowledge about self-medication for diarrhea treatment falls into the good 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.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Pain is a sensation that indicates that the body is experiencing tissue damage, inflammation, or more severe disorders such as nerve dysfunction, pain treatment is often done independently. Self-medication is a person's attempt to treat symptoms of a disease without consulting a doctor. Analgesics are drugs that can be used to reduce or eliminate pain. This study aims to determine the level of patient knowledge about self-medication of analgesic drugs at K24 Satellite Pharmacy Sidoarum Godean Yogyakarta. This study used an observational method that was descriptive in nature. Data analysis using a closed questionnaire that has been validated and then filled in by respondents who are the research sample. The data obtained was then categorized as good knowledge, sufficient, less. The results showed that the level of knowledge of patients regarding analgesic self-medication at K24 Satellite Pharmacy Sidoarum was 63 respondents (66%) had good knowledge level, 32 respondents (34%) had sufficient knowledge level and there were no respondents who had less knowledge. The conclusion of the research is the patient's knowledge level about analgesic self-medication is in good category.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Badan Pusat Statistik noted that in 2023 there were 79.74% of the Indonesian population and 73.3% in the Yogyakarta area who carried out self-medication, this shows that self-medication is often carried out in society. One of the main factors that influences someone in carrying out self-medication is knowledge. A person's knowledge about health will have an impact on their own behavior towards disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of public knowledge about the use of drugs in self-medication in the Pulegundes 1 hamlet, Gunungkidul in January 2025. The research method used is descriptive observational research. The sampling method used in this study is the purposive sampling method, from a population of 727 people, a sample of 90 respondents was taken. This study uses a measuring instrument in the form of a closed questionnaire to determine the level of knowledge of respondents. The data obtained are described as good, sufficient, and lacking knowledge. The results of the study showed that the level of public knowledge in Dusun Pulegundes 1 Gunungkidul 56.66% was classified as good, 36.66% was classified as sufficient, 6.66% was classified as lacking. The conclusion of this study is that the level of public knowledge in Dusun Pulegundes 1 Gunungkidul about the use of drugs in self-medication is mostly in the good category at 56.66%.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Self-medication is an action that is most often done by someone before finally deciding to see a doctor. Self-medication is done to treat minor illnesses. Self-medication is usually done with over-the-counter drugs and limited over-the-counter drugs that can be obtained at stalls, drug stores, and pharmacies. Research conducted in Sijunjung Regency regarding the use of over-the-counter drugs and limited over-the-counter drugs for self-medication resulted in 12% in the good category, 33% in the sufficient category, and 55% in the deficient category. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of Keloran Village residents regarding the use of over-the-counter drugs and limited over-the-counter drugs in February 2024. This research is a descriptive observational study. The sample used was 100 people taken by purposive sampling method. Data analysis begins with validity and reliability tests. The level of knowledge was assessed based on the score, namely the correct answer was given a score of 1 and the wrong answer was given a value of 0. The data obtained from the questionnaire was then calculated by calculating the percentage of knowledge level assessment. The percentage results were categorized into good, sufficient, and deficient categories. Keywords: Knowledge level, self-medication, over-the-counter drugs, limited over-the-counter drugs
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Self-medication is an attempt to treat oneself using medicine, traditional medicine, or other means without direction or information from a health professional. The Central Bureau of Statistics noted that in 2023 there were 79.74% of the Indonesian population and 73.3% in the Yogyakarta area who practiced self-medication, this shows that self-medication is often practiced in society, including adolescents. According to previous research 53.9% of adolescents self-medicated against Influenza. According to WHO, there are at least one billion people each year affected by influenza. Influenza is a disease caused by a virus and is very contagious. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of SMA N 1 Bambanglipuro Bantul students about self-medication of influenza disease. The research method used was descriptive observational. The sampling method used in this study was random sampling method, from a population of 368 students, a sample of 80 students was taken. This study used a measuring instrument in the form of a closed questionnaire to determine the level of knowledge of respondents. The data obtained were described as good, sufficient, lack of knowledge.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Self-medication is often practiced by the community as part of self-medication efforts. Restrictions on self-medication can only be done for the treatment of certain health problems such as allergies, anemia, cough, prickly heat, diarrhea, dermatitis, flu, acne, tinea pedis, calluses, dandruff, constipation, vomiting, psoriasis, headache, sinusitis, and fever. Antipyretics ranked first (28%) as the most commonly purchased medicine in self-medication. Self-medication can be a source of drug-related problems due to limited knowledge about drugs and their use. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about self-medication of antipyretic drugs among students at SMK Negeri 1 Bantul.
This study used descriptive observational method with purposive sampling technique. The instrument used in this study was a closed questionnaire. Respondents in this study were students of SMK Negeri 1 Bantul. Data were collected and the results were then calculated as % to be categorized as good (76%-100%), sufficient (60%-75%), and less (<56%). After scoring and checking, data analysis was then carried out in descriptive form.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Swamedikasi merupakan bentuk upaya masyarakat untuk memelihara kesehatan diri dengan cara melakukan pengobatan sendiri tanpa resep dokter. Berdasarkan survey Badan Pusat Statistik tahun 2022 menyatakan sebesar 84,34% masyarakat Indonesia melakukan swamedikasi. Nyeri gigi menempati urutan kedua tertinggi dalam kejadian nyari yaitu sebesar 17,6% dibanding dengan nyeri kepala, nyeri haid, nyeri sendi dan nyeri otot. Hasil penelitian (belum di simpulkan)
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Self-medication performed by the Indonesian population amounted to 64.35%. The largest percentage of self-medication performed in Panyabungan City was pain at 51.2%. Research in Surabaya states that one of the drugs often used for self-medication is analgesics (36.2-59%). Some previous studies on the level of knowledge of the use of analgesics in pain self-medication are still in the sufficient and insufficient category. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of the Gedongkuning community regarding the use of analgesics in pain self-medication. This study used descriptive observational method with purposive sampling. Data collection was done with a closed questionnaire on 75 respondents. Data analysis was carried out by summing up the scores of each respondent and then calculating the percentage of the assessment to determine the level of knowledge of the community included in the category of good, sufficient, or lacking. Factors influencing knowledge such as age, gender, education, and occupation were also analyzed. The research that has been conducted obtained the results of a good level of knowledge as many as 61 respondents (81%), 12 respondents (16%), and 2 respondents (3%). Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that most of the Gedongkuning community has good knowledge about the use of analgesics in pain self-medication.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Self-medication is treatment that is done by yourself. Self-medication or self-medication in the city of Yogyakarta increased from 2020-2022 with a percentage of 72.19%; 84.23%; 84.32%. Gastritis is an inflammation that occurs in the gastric mucosa, which is better known to the public as an ulcer. Gastritis is included in the category of the top 10 diseases in the Yogyakarta city health center with 18,988 cases. This study is to determine the level of knowledge of patients at Harapan Sehat Pharmacy Yogyakarta about gastritis self-medication. The research method uses descriptive observational using a questionnaire. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling of 80 respondents. The criteria for the level of knowledge of respondents were grouped with 3 categories, namely good, sufficient and lacking. The results obtained from the level of knowledge about gastritis self-medication with a good category of 46 people (57.5%), a sufficient category of 23 people (28.75%) and a poor category of 11 people (13.75%). The conclusion of this study is that patients who experience gastritis have good knowledge of gastritis self-medication carried out at Harapan Sehat Pharmacy Yogyakarta.
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2024•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Prevalence data from BPS in 2020 shows that the percentage of people who self-medicate is 72.19%. The most common complaint experienced by the community so that they do self-medication is pain. Pain can become a problem if the pain is not treated immediately, so that the disease becomes prolonged and can harm the patient. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of the patient's knowledge level about the use of analgesics in pain self-medication at PAS 24 Pharmacy Kaliurang Sleman Yogyakarta. This research method is observational which is descriptive in nature using prospective data distributed using a questionnaire. The sample in this study were pain self-medication patients aged 15-64 years at Pas 24 Pharmacy Kaliurang Sleman Yogyakarta. Sampling was done by purposive sampling method. The instrument used in this study is a questionnaire containing 15 questions which will previously be tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and then categorized based on the level of knowledge about self-medication of analgesic drugs, namely good (75%-100%), sufficient (56%-75%) and less 56%.
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2023•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Penyakit sendi adalah gangguan nyeri pada persendian yang disertai kekakuan, merah, dan pembengkakan yang bukan disebabkan karena benturan/kecelakaan (Riskesdas, 2018). Prevalensi menurut data Riset Kesehatan Dasar (Riskesdas) pada tahun 2018 menyatakan bahwa masalah nyeri sendi di Indonesia sebesar 7,3% dengan perbandingan penyakit sebesar 8,46% pada wanita dan 6,13% pada pria, serta kejadian masalah nyeri sendi di Yogyakarta sebesar 5,93%. Tujuan dari penelotian ini adalah melihat gambaran tingkat pengetahuan penggunaan obat swamedikasi nyeri sendi di Apotek Sehatmu Soragan periode Januari 2023.
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan metode observasional. Prosedur pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuesioner yang bersifat tertutup dimana pilihan jawaban telah disediakan oleh peneliti. Pengambilan data akan dilakukan berdasarkan kuesioner yang akan dibagikan kepada responden kemudian hasil dari jawaban responden akan dikategorikan menjadi 3 yaitu : baik, cukup, dan kurang.
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2023•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Berdasarkan hasil Survey Sosial Ekonomi Nasional menunjukkan sebanyak 61,05% penduduk Indonesia melakukan swamedikasi akibat keluhan kesehatan yang dialami seperti common cold. Swamedikasi sedapat mungkin harus memenuhi kriteria penggunaan obat rasional yang salah satu faktor pengaruhnya yaitu tingkat pengetahuan, semakin baik tingkat pengetahuan seseorang maka akan semakin meningkatkan keberhasilan tindakan pengobatan yang dilakukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan pasien terhadap ketepatan penggunaan obat common cold di Apotek Anugerah 24 Monjali.
Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel pada penelitian ini merupakan pasien di Apotek Anugerah Monjali yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi sejumlah 100 pasien. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan metode uji statistik Chi-square.
Hasil penelitian didapatkan 25% responden di Apotek Anugerah 24 Monjali memiliki tingkat pengetahuan kurang, 51% responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan cukup dan 24% responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik. Selain itu, 27% responden di Apotek Anugerah 24 Monjali tepat dalam swamedikasi obat common cold dan 73% responden tidak tepat dalam melakukan swamedikasi obat common cold.
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2023•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Berdasarkan data Badan Pusat Statistik pada tahun 2021, prevalensi penduduk di Indonesia yang melakukan swamedikasi sebesar 84,23%. Beberapa penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penyakit influenza merupakan penyakit yang banyak dikeluhkan masyarakat pada saat swamedikasi. Swamedikasi terhadap penyakit influenza bukan merupakan suatu pengobatan yang sepenuhnya aman, sehingga harus diperlukan pengetahuan mengenai penggunaan obat infuenza. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai swamedikasi obat influenza di Dusun Soka Kelurahan Tambong Wetan Kecamatan Kalikotes Kabupaten Klaten. Penelitian dilakukan secara observasional deskriptif kuantitatif yang melibatkan responden penelitian sebanyak 97 orang yang diambil dengan metode purposive sampling. Data diambil menggunakan lembar kertas kuesioner yang sebelumnya telah dilakukan uji validitas dan reabilitas, Analisa data dengan analisis univariate menggunakan Microsoft excel guna mendapatkan gambaran frekuensi dan persentase tingkat pengetahuan sehingga dikategorikan menjadi tinggi, sedang dan rendah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 63,92% responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik terhadap swamedikasi obat influenza, 35,05% memiliki tingkat pengetahuan cukup, 1,03% memiliki tingkat pengetahuan kurang. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa mayoritas responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik terhadap swamedikasi obat influenza.
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2023•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Berdasarkan data Badan Pusat Statistik tahun 2021 persentase penduduk Indonesia yang melakukan swamedikasi persentasenya mencapai 84,23%. Swamedikasi bukan pengobatan yang sepenuhnya aman, sehingga diperlukan pengetahuan mengenai obat dan penggunaannya untuk memperoleh perilaku yang benar dalam melakukan swamedikasi obat analgetika agar terhindar dari resiko yang merugikan, karena pengetahuan merupakan salah satu faktor predisposisi yang sangat penting dalam mempengaruhi terbentuknya perilaku seseorang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yakni untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan terhadap perilaku swamedikasi obat analgetika di Desa Genengan Klaten. Penelitian dilakukan secara observasional analitik dengan pendekatan Cross-sectional yang melibatkan responden penelitian sebanyak 95 orang yang diambil dengan metode purposive sampling. Data diambil menggunakan kuesioner yang sebelumnya telah dilakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Analisis hubungan antar variabel dengan korelasi Spearman menggunakan SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 42,11% responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik, 51,8% memiliki tingkat pengetahuan cukup, 6,32% memiliki tingkat pengetahuan kurang dan untuk perilaku saat melakukan swamedikasi 85,26% memiliki perilaku tinggi terhadap swamedikasi obat antinyeri, 11,58% memiliki perilaku sedang, dan 3,16% memiliki perilaku rendah. Hasil uji korelasi antara pengetahuan dan perilaku menunjukkan nilai signifikansi (p-value) sebesar 0,050 (p>0,050) yang artinya tidak ada hubungan signifikan yang terjadi antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan perilaku swamedikası obat analgetik pada masyarakat Desa Genengan Klaten.
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2023•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Penderita nyeri sendi di dunia mencapai 335 juta jiwa dan akan terus meningkat sehingga tahun 2025 diperkirakan lebih dari 25% masyarakat mengalami kelumpuhan akibat penyakit sendi. Penyakit nyeri sendi di Indonesia tergolong tinggi yaitu sebesar 7,3% dengan perbandingan penyakit pada wanita 8,5% dan pria 6,1%. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan pasien dengan ketepatan penggunaaan obat pada swamedikasi nyeri sendi di Apotek Sari Dewi Maguwo bulan Februari 2023. Metode penelitian menggunakan observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Pengambilan data berdasarkan hasil kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada 90 responden. Analisa data pada penelitian hubungan tingkat pengetahuan dengan ketepatan obat pada swamedikasi nyeri sendi menggunakan uji chi-square. Jika pada uji chi-square tidak memenuhi persyaratan, maka dilakukan uji alternatif menggunakan fisher’s exact test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pengetahuan baik sebanyak 64 responden (71%), pengetahuan cukup 17 responden (19%), serta pengetahuan kurang 9 responden (10%). Hasil ketepatan penggunaan obat nyeri sendi dengan kategori tepat sebanyak 81 responden (90%) dan tidak tepat 9 responden (10%). Hasil uji fisher’s exact test diperoleh nilai p = 0,000 0,05 menunjukkan adanya hubungan tingkat pengetahuan pasien dengan ketepatan penggunaan obat pada swamedikasi nyeri sendi di Apotek Sari Dewi Maguwo bulan Februari 2023.
