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Home medicine storage assessment of domestic medication storage conditions in the municipalities of bragança melgaço and mondim de basto

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datacite.subject.fosCiências Médicas
datacite.subject.sdg03:Saúde de Qualidade
dc.contributor.authorRei, Ana
dc.contributor.authorRibeiro, Francisca
dc.contributor.authorPereira, Márcia
dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Marta Daniela
dc.contributor.authorPereira, Sara
dc.contributor.authorCoelho, Joana
dc.contributor.authorNascimento, Luís
dc.contributor.editorArduino
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-31T15:41:23Z
dc.date.available2025-10-31T15:41:23Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractBackground: Medicines are often stored at home for emergencies or the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. However, improper storage—such as exposure to heat or humidity, or easy accessibility—can reduce efficacy and pose safety risks. These practices are frequently linked to limited health literacy and lack of pharmaceutical guidance. This study aimed to evaluate household medication storage conditions in Bragança, Melgaço, and Mondim de Basto, examining the influence of sociodemographic variables and residents’ awareness of proper storage. Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive-correlational study was carried out using a structured online questionnaire with four sections: sociodemographic data, education, storage habits, and self-perceived knowledge. The questionnaire, while not formally validated, was based on existing literature. A nonprobabilistic sample of 1126 residents aged ⩾18 years participated. Data were analysed using SPSS, with descriptive statistics and ANOVA to explore associations between storage practices and gender, age, and education. Results: Age, gender, and municipality did not significantly influence storage habits (p > 0.05), but education level was significant in Melgaço (p < 0.05). Participants stored medicines in diverse locations, such as kitchen or bathroom cabinets. Melgaço residents more often considered temperature and humidity. Examples of appropriate (e.g., keeping original packaging) and inappropriate (e.g., exposure to moisture) practices were reported. Conclusions: Educational level may influence medication storage practices. Tailored public health strategies and pharmaceutical counselling are essential to promote safe and rational medicine storage. Despite the absence of post-training evaluation, the findings highlight the need for awareness-raising interventions.por
dc.identifier.citationRei, Ana; Ribeiro, Francisca; Pereira, Márcia; Ferreira, Marta Daniela; Pereira, Sara; Coelho, Joana, Nascimento, Luís (2025). Home medicine storage assessment of domestic medication storage conditions in the municipalities of bragança melgaço and mondim de basto. In 13th APLF Annual Conference. Aveiro. ISSN 2042-0986. 16:5, p. 52-52
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/ 20420986251379201
dc.identifier.issn2042-0986
dc.identifier.issn2042-0996
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/34907
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherAssociação Portuguesa de Licenciados em Farmácia (APLF)
dc.relation.hasversionjournals.sagepub.com/home/taw
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectHome medicine storage
dc.subjectStorage conditions
dc.titleHome medicine storage assessment of domestic medication storage conditions in the municipalities of bragança melgaço and mondim de bastoeng
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oaire.citation.conferencePlaceExpo-Aveiro, Parque das Exposições
oaire.citation.title13th APLF Annual Conference
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person.familyNameNascimento
person.givenNameLuís
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