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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15764435 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Many adolescents and young adults purchase and use over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and some may take these medications without reading about how to use them. Most do read package inserts and labels to learn about the medication, but studies examining what influences label reading for youth are needed. This study assessed factors related to label reading for young people, including demographic variables (gender, health status) and the types of information they were seeking about the medication. Eight hundred and seventy-six high school and college students participated, and most reported reading labels or package inserts to learn about medications. Participants experiencing pain were more likely to read labels, except for those experiencing headaches who reported being less likely to read labels. When reading labels, participants were interested in information about side effects, ingredients, dosage instructions, and symptoms treated by the medication. Future research should examine whether youth take medications as directed and what factors make labels and inserts easier to read and understand. |
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Authors:
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Laura A Nabors; Heather D Lehmkuhl; Irina S Parkins; Anna M Drury |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Issues in comprehensive pediatric nursing Volume: 27 ISSN: 0146-0862 ISO Abbreviation: Issues Compr Pediatr Nurs Publication Date: 2004 Oct-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-03-14 Completed Date: 2005-04-08 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7702326 Medline TA: Issues Compr Pediatr Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 297-305 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0376, USA. naborsla@email.uc.edu |
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Adolescent Adult Drug Labeling* Drug Utilization Female Health Behavior* Humans Logistic Models Male Midwestern United States Motivation Nonprescription Drugs* |
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0/Nonprescription Drugs |
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