Investigation of Behaviors Related to Drug Use of the Elderly Individuals in Terms of Socio-demographic Variables
Journal Title: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the behavior of drug use in aged 65 and over and to determine whether their socio-demographic characteristics are effective on drug use behaviors. The universe of this study is composed of participants being 65 years old and over who live in Burdur province center (N=12.378). In the study, totally 479 questionnaires were implemented. The data were collected from questionnaires by the researchers between February 12-25, 2018. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t test and one way analysis of variance (Anova) were used in the analysis of the data. According to the results obtained by the study, it was determined that participants’ drug use behaviors were moderate. There was also a significant difference between drug use behaviors according to participants’ incomes, it was determined that drug use behaviors of the participants whose income was 2000 TL or more were higher. İn order to develop appropriate drug use behaviours, it is important to conduct training an information studies from the moment the medicines are prescribed.
Authors and Affiliations
Deniz Say Şahin, Özlem Özer, Melek Zubaroğlu Yanardağ
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