The relationship between sociodemographic factors and the self-medication behavior of analgesic drugs in the community of Malang city

Sugihantoro, Hajar ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5451-657X, Hakim, Abdul and Maulina, Novia (2025) The relationship between sociodemographic factors and the self-medication behavior of analgesic drugs in the community of Malang city. The Relationship Between Sociodemographic Factors and the Self-Medication Behavior of Analgesic Drugs in the Community of Malang City, 11 (2). ISSN 2356-4814

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Abstract

The prevalence of self-medication among the population of Malang City reached 64.35% in 2022. This figure indicates a considerable potential risk, particularly related to inappropriate medication practices. Analgesics are among the most used drugs for painrelief through self-medication. Improper use of analgesics may lead to adverse effects, including gastrointestinal disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, and damage to the kidneys and liver. This study aims to examine self-medication behavior involvinganalgesics and to analyze the relationship between respondents’ sociodemographic factors and such behavior. The research employed quantitative analytic observational design with a cross-sectional approach and survey method. Sampling was conducted using a non-probability sampling technique, involving 100 respondents who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis was performed using non-parametric statistical tests, namely the Chi-Square test for gender, occupation, and residence variables, and the Spearman Rank test for age, income, and education level. The results showed that the self-medication behavior with analgesics among the people of Malang City was categorized as “moderate,” with a prevalence of 72%. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between age, income, education level, and residential area with analgesic self-medication practices. Conversely, gender and occupation did not show statistically significant relationships. These findings provide a foundation for developing targeted educational strategies and public health policies to promote safer and more rational self-medication practices

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Self-Medication, Sociodemographic Factors,
Subjects:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1115 Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences > 111504 Pharmaceutical Sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences > Department of Pharmacy
Depositing User:	Hajar Sugihantoro
Date Deposited:	15 Jul 2026 23:03

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