The Relationship Between Knowledge Level and Self-Medication Behavior for Stomach Ulcers in Non-Health High School Students in Kendari City
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https://doi.org/10.52120/jlik.v3i2.134Keywords:
Knowledge, Self-medication, Ulcers, High School Students, Rational Use of DrugsAbstract
Stomach disorders or ulcers are a common health problem experienced by adolescents, especially high school students, and are often treated through self-medication without the supervision of a health professional. This practice has the potential to pose risks if not supported by adequate knowledge regarding rational drug use. This study aims to analyze the level of knowledge and behavior of self-medication for ulcers among non-health high school students and examine the relationship between the two variables. The study used an observational design with a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical approach. The study subjects were non-health high school students in Kendari City who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. A sample size of 106 students from Satria High School, PGRI High School, and Hasrati High School was selected. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that measured the level of knowledge and behavior of self-medication for ulcers. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using statistical tests appropriate for ordinal data. The results showed that most respondents had a level of knowledge in the sufficient to good category and self-medication behavior tended to be positive, although a proportion of less rational behavior was still found. The correlation analysis showed a positive and significant relationship between the level of knowledge and self-medication behavior for ulcers with a p-value of 0.032, where increased knowledge was followed by more appropriate drug use behavior. The conclusion of this study confirms that knowledge is an important factor in shaping safe and rational self-medication behavior in non-health high school students. Therefore, structured educational interventions are needed in the school environment to improve drug literacy and encourage responsible self-medication practices among adolescents.
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