Self Medication

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Health_Behavior
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Self-medication_hypothesis
gptkbp:can_be_beneficial_for Minor ailments
gptkbp:can_be_discouraged_by Health education
Pharmacist counseling
Prescription requirements
gptkbp:can_be_promoted_by Direct-to-consumer advertising
Internet information
Pharmacy access
gptkbp:can_be_risky_for Children
Elderly
Pregnant women
Chronic diseases
Mental health conditions
People with comorbidities
gptkbp:cause Adverse drug reactions
Drug abuse
Delayed medical care
Drug dependence
Drug misuse
gptkbp:defines The use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms, or the intermittent or continued use of a prescribed drug for chronic or recurrent disease or symptoms.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Self Medication
gptkbp:mayInclude gptkb:beer
Herbal remedies
Over-the-counter drugs
Prescription drugs
Illicit substances
gptkbp:motive gptkb:Stigma
Convenience
Cost of healthcare
Lack of access to healthcare
gptkbp:regulates National drug policies
gptkbp:response gptkb:Anxiety
gptkb:Insomnia
Stress
Fatigue
Depression
Emotional distress
Physical pain
Social pressure
Cultural beliefs
Lack of trust in healthcare system
Peer influence
Traditional practices
gptkbp:studiedIn gptkb:pharmacy
gptkb:Psychiatry
Public health
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Slackers
gptkb:Room_to_Expand
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7