Adolescents’ misperceptions and low literacy associated with the inappropriate use of over-the-counter cold medicines

References

• Abel, C., Johnson, K., Waller, D., Abdalla, M., & Goldsmith, C. A. (2012). Nonprescription medication use and literacy among New Hampshire eighth graders. Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, 52(6), 777–782. doi:10.1331/JAPhA.2012.11158
   Google Scholar
• Bertoldi, A. D., Camargo, A. L., Silveira, M. P., Menezes, A. M., Assuncao, M. C., Goncalves, H., & Hallal, P. C. (2014). Self-medication among adolescents aged 18 years: The 1993 Pelotas (Brazil) birth cohort study. The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 55(2), 175–181. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.02.010
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Blaiss, M. S., Dicpinigaitis, P. V., Eccles, R., & Wingertzahn, M. A. (2015). Consumer attitudes on cough and cold: US (ACHOO) survey results. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 31(8), 1527–1538. doi:10.1185/03007995.2014.1002558
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chang, F. C., Chi, H. Y., Huang, L. J., Lee, C. H., Yang, J. L., & Yeh, M. K. (2015). Developing school-pharmacist partnerships to enhance correct medication use and pain medication literacy in Taiwan. Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, 55(6), 595–602. doi:10.1331/JAPhA.2015.15053
   Google Scholar
• Chen, Y. C., Fan, J. S., Hsu, T. F., Chen, M. H., Huang, H. H., Cheng, K. W., … Yang, C. C. (2012). Detection of patients presenting with adverse drug events in the emergency department. Internal Medicine Journal, 42(6), 651–657. doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2011.02684.x
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Darnis, D., Mahe, J., Vrignaud, B., Guen, C. G., Veyrac, G., & Jolliet, P. (2015). Adverse Drug Reactions in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 49(12), 1298–1304. doi:10.1177/1060028015602904
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dicpinigaitis, P. V., Eccles, R., Blaiss, M. S., & Wingertzahn, M. A. (2015). Impact of cough and common cold on productivity, absenteeism, and daily life in the United States: ACHOO Survey. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 31(8), 1519–1525. doi:10.1185/03007995.2015.1062355
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gualano, M. R., Bert, F., Passi, S., Stillo, M., Galis, V., Manzoli, L., & Siliquini, R. (2015). Use of self-medication among adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Public Health, 25(3), 444–450. doi:10.1093/eurpub/cku207
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hurwitz, J., Sands, S., Davis, E., Nielsen, J., & Warholak, T. (2014). Patient knowledge and use of acetaminophen in over-the-counter medications. Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, 54(1), 19–26. doi:10.1331/JAPhA.2014.13077
   Google Scholar
• Italia, S., Brand, H., Heinrich, J., Berdel, D., von Berg, A., & Wolfenstetter, S. B. (2015). Utilization of self-medication and prescription drugs among 15-year-old children from the German GINIplus birth cohort. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, 24(11), 1133–1143. doi:10.1002/pds.3829
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• James, H., Handu, S. S., Al Khaja, K. A., Otoom, S., & Sequeira, R. P. (2006). Evaluation of the knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication among first-year medical students. Medical Principles and Practice : International Journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre, 15(4), 270–275. doi:10.1159/000092989
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Justin-Temu, M., Mwambete, D. K., & Nyaki, D. (2010). Public knowledge, attitude and perception of over the counter medicines: Case study in Dar es Salaam region, Tanzania. East African Journal of Public Health, 7(4), 282–285.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Karpa, K. D., Felix, T. M., & Lewis, P. R. (2015). Adverse Effects of Common Drugs: Children and Adolescents. FP Essentials, 436, 17–22.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Kaufman, D. W., Kelly, J. P., Battista, D. R., Malone, M. K., Weinstein, R. B., & Shiffman, S. (2015). Relation of Health Literacy to Exceeding the Labeled Maximum Daily Dose of Acetaminophen. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2015.11.005
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kovac, S. H., Houston, T. K., & Weinberger, M. (2010). Inappropriate nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use: Prevalence and predictors. Journal of Patient Safety, 6(2), 86–90. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e3181cfcd77
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Lewis, A. L., Klintworth, E. M., Hinton, J. O., & Gray, K. M. (2013). Adolescent Medication Misuse: Results from the MUSC Inventory of Medication Experiences (MIME). Adolescent Psychiatry, 3(2), 184–189. doi:10.2174/2210676611303020009
   Google Scholar
• Li, C., & Martin, B. C. (2011). Trends in emergency department visits attributable to acetaminophen overdoses in the United States: 1993-2007. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, 20(8), 810–818. doi:10.1002/pds.2103
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lovegrove, M. C., Weidle, N. J., & Budnitz, D. S. (2015). Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Unsupervised Pediatric Medication Exposures, 2004-2013. Pediatrics, 136(4), e821–829. doi:10.1542/peds.2015-2092
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Matoulkova, P., Dosedel, M., Ruzkova, B., & Kubena, A. (2013). Information and awareness concerning ibuprofen as an ingredient in over the counter analgesics: A questionnaire-based survey of residents of retirement communities. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 70(2), 333–338.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mehuys, E., Gevaert, P., Brusselle, G., Van Hees, T., Adriaens, E., Christiaens, T., … Boussery, K. (2014). Self-medication in persistent rhinitis: Overuse of decongestants in half of the patients. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Practice, 2(3), 313–319. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2014.01.009
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mhatre, S. K., & Sansgiry, S. S. (2015). Assessing a conceptual model of over-the-counter medication misuse, adverse drug events and health-related quality of life in an elderly population. Geriatrics & Gerontology International. doi:10.1111/ggi.12443
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• National Council on Patient Information and Education. (2002). Attitudes and beliefs about the use of over-the-counter medicines: a dose of reality.
   Google Scholar
• Sawant, R. V., Goyal, R. K., Rajan, S. S., Patel, H. K., Essien, E. J., & Sansgiry, S. S. (2016). Factors associated with intention to engage in self-protective behavior: The case of over-the-counter acetaminophen products. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy : RSAP, 12(2), 327–335. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2015.06.005
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Shone, L. P., King, J. P., Doane, C., Wilson, K. M., & Wolf, M. S. (2011). Misunderstanding and potential unintended misuse of acetaminophen among adolescents and young adults. Journal of Health Communication, 16(Suppl 3), 256–267. doi:10.1080/10810730.2011.604384
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Stosic, R., Dunagan, F., Palmer, H., Fowler, T., & Adams, I. (2011). Responsible self-medication: Perceived risks and benefits of over-the-counter analgesic use. The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 19(4), 236–245. doi:10.1111/j.2042-7174.2011.00097.x
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Suleman, S., Ketsela, A., & Mekonnen, Z. (2009). Assessment of self-medication practices in Assendabo town, Jimma zone, southwestern Ethiopia. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy : RSAP, 5(1), 76–81. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2008.04.002
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Tsai, T. I., Lee, S. Y., & Chang, L. Y. (2014). Misunderstanding of Medication Labels: Results of a National Survey in Taiwan. Taiwan Journal of Public Health, 33(3), 238–250. doi:10.6288/tjph201433102080
   Google Scholar
• Wilson, K. M., Singh, P., Blumkin, A. K., Dallas, L., & Klein, J. D. (2010). Knowledge gaps and misconceptions about over-the-counter analgesics among adolescents attending a hospital-based clinic. Academic Pediatrics, 10(4), 228–232. doi:10.1016/j.acap.2010.04.002
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wolf, M. S., King, J., Jacobson, K., Di Francesco, L., Bailey, S. C., Mullen, R., … Parker, R. M. (2012). Risk of unintentional overdose with non-prescription acetaminophen products. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 27(12), 1587–1593. doi:10.1007/s11606-012-2096-3
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Yin, H. S., Johnson, M., Mendelsohn, A. L., Abrams, M. A., Sanders, L. M., & Dreyer, B. P. (2009). The health literacy of parents in the United States: A nationally representative study. Pediatrics, 124(Suppl 3), S289–298. doi:10.1542/peds.2009-1162E
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Yin, H. S., Mendelsohn, A. L., Nagin, P., van Schaick, L., Cerra, M. E., & Dreyer, B. P. (2013). Use of active ingredient information for low socioeconomic status parents’ decision-making regarding cough and cold medications: Role of health literacy. Academic Pediatrics, 13(3), 229–235. doi:10.1016/j.acap.2013.01.004
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar