Bibliographic citations
Calderón, J., Parejas, A. (2024). Almacenamiento de medicamentos, seguridad, riesgos y consecuencias para la salud pública: un análisis en países en desarrollo [Universidad María Auxiliadora]. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12970/2387
Calderón, J., Parejas, A. Almacenamiento de medicamentos, seguridad, riesgos y consecuencias para la salud pública: un análisis en países en desarrollo []. PE: Universidad María Auxiliadora; 2024. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12970/2387
@misc{renati/1113085,
title = "Almacenamiento de medicamentos, seguridad, riesgos y consecuencias para la salud pública: un análisis en países en desarrollo",
author = "Parejas Gavilán, Anthony",
publisher = "Universidad María Auxiliadora",
year = "2024"
}
Introduction: it is common to store medications for quick access, which can pose significant risks, such as irrational use and adverse reactions. The specific situation in different regions of the world is mentioned, where lack of knowledge and inadequate storage conditions contribute to poor medication management. Methods: focusing on recent research that evaluates storage practices and the factors that influence them, such as environmental conditions and people's knowledge on the subject. Results: the following results were found: 65% of households do not properly label their medications, 75.6% store medications inadequately. Another significant risk is the presence of expired medications, reported by more than 50% of households, which can result in poisonings. 65.2% of participants are unaware of safe storage methods, 58% of households store medications, 44% of shelves were in poor condition in a health facility warehouse in Honduras, 17-26% of households store medications in bathrooms and kitchens, 70.9% of households store medications for future use, and 81% of households store medications in the bedroom. Conclusion: most households store medications, unaware that this can lead to risks due to incorrect practices. By implementing more rigorous and efficient methods, these threats can be reduced, promoting not only a safer environment but also contributing to the overall improvement of public health and well-being.
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