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Nonmedical Use of Over-the-Counter Medications Is Significantly Associated with Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs among University Students

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Title: Nonmedical Use of Over-the-Counter Medications Is Significantly Associated with Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs among University Students
Language: English
Authors: Le, Vi T. (ORCID 0000-0001-8622-8724), Norris Turner, Abigail, McDaniel, Anne, Hale, Kenneth M., Athas, Christina, Kwiek, Nicole C.
Source: Journal of American College Health. 2018 66(1):1-8.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2018
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: College Students, Drug Abuse, Correlation, Student Surveys, Online Surveys, Student Characteristics, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, Sororities, Fraternities, Questionnaires, Statistical Analysis
DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2017.1356312
ISSN: 0744-8481
Abstract: Objective: To examine the association between nonmedical use of over-the-counter medications (NMUOTC) and nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD). Participants: University students surveyed on NMUOTC and NMUPD between August and December 2011 (N = 939). Methods: Cross-sectional data analysis of online survey. Results: The majority of respondents were women, undergraduate, Caucasian, and not affiliated with Greek life. NMUPD and NMUOTC were reported by 21.4% and 11.2% of students, respectively. NMUOTC was significantly associated with NMUPD in unadjusted analyses and after adjustment for gender, age, race/ethnicity, and Greek membership (odds ratio: 3.37, 95% confidence interval: 2.17, 5.23). Secondary analyses showed a relationship between over-the-counter (OTC) cough medication misuse and NMUPD, OTC stimulant misuse and prescription stimulant misuse, and OTC sleep aid misuse with prescription depressant misuse. Conclusions: Results suggest the importance of both measuring the prevalence of OTC misuse and incorporating its misuse into assessments of polydrug use in the university population.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 29
Entry Date: 2017
Accession Number: EJ1164893
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Objective: To examine the association between nonmedical use of over-the-counter medications (NMUOTC) and nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD). Participants: University students surveyed on NMUOTC and NMUPD between August and December 2011 (N = 939). Methods: Cross-sectional data analysis of online survey. Results: The majority of respondents were women, undergraduate, Caucasian, and not affiliated with Greek life. NMUPD and NMUOTC were reported by 21.4% and 11.2% of students, respectively. NMUOTC was significantly associated with NMUPD in unadjusted analyses and after adjustment for gender, age, race/ethnicity, and Greek membership (odds ratio: 3.37, 95% confidence interval: 2.17, 5.23). Secondary analyses showed a relationship between over-the-counter (OTC) cough medication misuse and NMUPD, OTC stimulant misuse and prescription stimulant misuse, and OTC sleep aid misuse with prescription depressant misuse. Conclusions: Results suggest the importance of both measuring the prevalence of OTC misuse and incorporating its misuse into assessments of polydrug use in the university population.
ISSN:0744-8481
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2017.1356312