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SELF- MEDICATION image (MAIN IDEAS (The increase in the quantities and…
SELF- MEDICATION 
MAIN IDEAS
The increase in the quantities and varieties of pharmaceuticals worldwide eases the accessibility of medicine by consumers and that giving options for misuse.
Inappropriate use of medicines is a prominent constraint in ensuring the safe and effective use of essential medicines.
There is a need to educate the students to ensure safe practice by increasing their awareness. Strict policies need to be implemented on the unrestricted availability of medicines so as to prevent the wastage of medicines.
The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, attitudes and behaviours of medication storage and self-medication amongst female students at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
KIND OF TEXT
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introduction is making known the explanation about how the sample was made in young women and a little about the definition of the topic
development In this part, which is the most important part of the text; a clear exposition is made and an analysis is established on the different ways in which these young women store medicines or self-medicate without knowing the risks that this brings by providing statistical data
conlusion Very briefly mention is made of education and strict policies to prevent self-medication and waste of these
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GENDER
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A cross-sectional survey was conducted and cluster random sampling technique was used for respondent selection. A pre-piloted questionnaire was administered to female respondents so as to collect the data. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 12 and analysis was conducted using descriptive analysis procedures.
SECONDARY IDEAS
Prevalence of medicine storage and self-medication practice is high among educated female students in USM.
Few studies have shown that self-medication practices are more common in women of a younger age and among students as well.
The second factor carries the risk that if the medicine dispensed is not followed by an adequate explanation by the pharmacists at the time of the consultation
The first factor involves the risk of exposing the medication to expiration, sharing medications with friends, taking medications originally prescribed for different problems or even accidental poisoning by medications.