Over-the-counter drugs: factors in adult use of sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants.

摘要: Despite a growing research interest in over-the-counter (OTC) drug use, little information has been available about the determinants of use for this category medications. The researcher examined effects demographic, need, and physician utilization measures on 10 OTC drugs that were categorized as sedatives, tranquilizers, or stimulants. A statewide survey 1975 drug-using behavior previous year by Illinois adults ages 18-59 resulted 2,738 questionnaires could be analyzed. Thirteen variables, representing characteristics respondents, entered predictors into logistic multiple regression models to estimate their use. Only 10.37 percent respondents indicated they had used any year. Sedative was found increased persons who tense having trouble sleeping. Having sleeping also probability using tranquilizers Women much higher than men, men Non-whites did whites. Stimulants more likely younger unmarried adults. Physician utilization, measured number visits physicians, not significantly affect