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Hojjati M H, Hamzei A, Basiri Moghaddam M. The prevalence of Aspirin use and its causes among the population over 20 years old in Gonabad city in the year 2024-2025. jmsthums 2025; 13 (4) :37-50
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1- Student research committee, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
2- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Bohlool Hospital, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
3- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Nursing Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
2- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Bohlool Hospital, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
3- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Nursing Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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Background & Aim: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of aspirin use among individuals over 20 years old in Gonabad City, as well as the rate of self-medication and the reasons for its use.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 385 participants over the age of 20 in Gonabad City. The inclusion criteria were willingness to participate in the study, age over 20 years, and no cognitive-perceptual impairment. The sampling method in Gonabad City was stratified random sampling from all three centers, while for rural centers, a cluster sampling method was used to select three villages. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 and Spearman’s and Chi-square statistical tests at a significance level of less than 5%.
Results: The mean age of the research units was 40.65 ± 13.79, with a standard deviation. 50.4% of the units were female, and 86.5% were married. The results showed that 15.6% (60 people) of the participants consumed aspirin, whether self-prescribed or directed by a physician. Among this group, 33.3% were related to self-prescribed consumption. Also, the findings showed that 85% of those who self-prescribed aspirin were unaware of its side effects. The most common reason for self-prescribing aspirin was the belief that it was safe.
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study and reasons identified for self-prescription, it appears necessary to inform the general public about the side effects of self-prescribing drugs, especially aspirin.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 385 participants over the age of 20 in Gonabad City. The inclusion criteria were willingness to participate in the study, age over 20 years, and no cognitive-perceptual impairment. The sampling method in Gonabad City was stratified random sampling from all three centers, while for rural centers, a cluster sampling method was used to select three villages. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 and Spearman’s and Chi-square statistical tests at a significance level of less than 5%.
Results: The mean age of the research units was 40.65 ± 13.79, with a standard deviation. 50.4% of the units were female, and 86.5% were married. The results showed that 15.6% (60 people) of the participants consumed aspirin, whether self-prescribed or directed by a physician. Among this group, 33.3% were related to self-prescribed consumption. Also, the findings showed that 85% of those who self-prescribed aspirin were unaware of its side effects. The most common reason for self-prescribing aspirin was the belief that it was safe.
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study and reasons identified for self-prescription, it appears necessary to inform the general public about the side effects of self-prescribing drugs, especially aspirin.
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Received: 2025/07/12 | Accepted: 2025/11/19 | Published: 2026/02/9
Received: 2025/07/12 | Accepted: 2025/11/19 | Published: 2026/02/9
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