KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME

Klodiola Dhamo; Rezarta Shkreli; Mirva Hoxha

KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME

Abstract

In order to ascertain the connection between self-medication and the ownership of medications contained in the first-aid kit, this work gathers the characteristics of the family kits of Aldent University students by identifying their knowledge and practices. In order to achieve the therapeutic goals, set by the prescriber, the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines are crucial components that depend not only on the manufacturing process but also on the proper preservation in which they are stored. As a result, it is crucial that the stability characteristics that allowed the allocation of a useful life period will be maintained, necessitating that individuals take decisive parameters in the storage of medicines in their homes. An anonymous online survey was given to a targeted group of Aldent University nursing and pharmacy students who were at least 18 years old. Statistics were used to analyze the responses. The type of study was cross-sectional and non-probabilistic, proposing a mixed approach, seeking to analyze the knowledge and practices on the storage and handling of medications, considering the characteristics of the family medicine kit that students have in their homes. Participants in the study. Data collection was carried out on 440 individuals, who agreed to participate voluntarily in the delivery of data. Studies have shown that healthcare future personnel are uninformed of the dangers of unused pharmaceuticals, such as diversion, misuse, or accidental overdose. Patients, nurses, and pharmacists frequently have the most interactions about pharmaceuticals; as a result, it is crucial that children receive early instruction on correct handling and disposal. This shows that current storage practices are insufficient for the safe storage of medications. It is crucial for students to understand the importance of safe medication use as well as the need for fresh, dry storage of their medications in order to prevent deterioration and stability-related issues.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Conference Paper

Authors

Klodiola Dhamo ^*
0009-0004-6422-7471
Albania

Rezarta Shkreli
0000-0001-5966-9938
Albania

Mirva Hoxha This is me
0009-0004-2757-3340
Albania

Publication Date

June 28, 2025

Submission Date

April 19, 2023

Acceptance Date

May 3, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 27 Number: Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates

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https://izlik.org/JA59FD45FA

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Dhamo, K., Shkreli, R., & Hoxha, M. (2025). KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 27(Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates), 18-20. https://izlik.org/JA59FD45FA

AMA

1.Dhamo K, Shkreli R, Hoxha M. KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;27(Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates):18-20. https://izlik.org/JA59FD45FA

Chicago

Dhamo, Klodiola, Rezarta Shkreli, and Mirva Hoxha. 2025. “KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27 (Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates): 18-20. https://izlik.org/JA59FD45FA.

EndNote

Dhamo K, Shkreli R, Hoxha M (July 1, 2025) KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27 Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates 18–20.

IEEE

[1]K. Dhamo, R. Shkreli, and M. Hoxha, “KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME”, J. Res. Pharm., vol. 27, no. Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates, pp. 18–20, July 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA59FD45FA

ISNAD

Dhamo, Klodiola - Shkreli, Rezarta - Hoxha, Mirva. “KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27/Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates (July 1, 2025): 18-20. https://izlik.org/JA59FD45FA.

JAMA

1.Dhamo K, Shkreli R, Hoxha M. KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;27:18–20.

MLA

Dhamo, Klodiola, et al. “KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, vol. 27, no. Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates, July 2025, pp. 18-20, https://izlik.org/JA59FD45FA.

Vancouver

1.Klodiola Dhamo, Rezarta Shkreli, Mirva Hoxha. KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG STORE AND MANAGEMENT IN HOME. J. Res. Pharm. [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 1;27(Current Research Topıcs In Pharmacy: Pharmacology Debates):18-20. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA59FD45FA