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<ArticleTitle>Impact of economic and socio-educational determinants on self-medication in the elderly. A prospective study in Morocco at Ibn Sina Hospital.</ArticleTitle>
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<FirstName>Mostafa</FirstName>
<LastName>Bouaoudate</LastName>
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<FirstName>Hicham</FirstName>
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<Abstract>Introduction: In Morocco, just like in all countries around the world, the aging population is becoming increasingly important. Our project was carried out with the aim of studying the influence of economic and socio-educational factors on the use of self-medication. Patients and Methods: Data were collected through different hospital departments regarding patients aged 65 and older. Various aspects were examined, including age, gender, education level, whether the patient lives alone or with their children, income stability, independence, acquisition of medications without a prescription, and potential complications. Results: Our sample included 356 patients; among them, 48.6% had received no formal education, and 82.6% obtained medications without a medical prescription or expert consultation, while 30.3% were hospitalized due to complications from these medications. 24.7% are aware of the potential risks associated with self-medication. Conclusion: It is crucial to intervene with this vulnerable elderly population, greatly influenced by economic and socio-educational factors, which exhibits a very high rate of self-medication and a lack of awareness regarding the potential increased occurrence of complications.</Abstract>
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<Keywords>Elderly people, Economic and socio-educational determinants, Self-medication</Keywords>
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