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Predictive Factors and Risk Behaviors of Self-Medication of Children by Parents

Author(s) Dr. KAOUTAR ETTOINI, Professeur Dr. YOUSSRA EL BOUSSAADNI, Professeur Dr. KAOUTAR KHABBACHE, Professeur Dr. ABDALLAH OULMAATI
Country Morocco
Abstract Self-medication of children by their parents is a widespread practice, with a prevalence exceeding 80%. This cross-sectional study, conducted in January 2025 among 202 parents of children under 18 years of age, aimed to identify predictive factors and risky behaviors related to this practice.
Our results show that 81.5% of parents had already self-medicated their children, most often without being confident in their decision. Self-medication frequently starts very early, with 68% of parents initiating it before the age of two years and 38% before six months. The main sources of information were the Internet (50.5%), physicians (32%), and relatives (30%). The most frequently used medicines were paracetamol (80%), anti-inflammatory drugs (95%), corticosteroids (48%), and antibiotics (97.5%). Fever (95%), cough (68%), and pain (55%) were the main reasons for self-medication.
Risky behaviors included approximate dosage determination (based on age, previous prescriptions, or weight), combining drugs containing the same active ingredient, and exchanging measuring devices. Predictive factors significantly associated with self-medication were parental age (35–50 years), belief in the harmlessness of over-the-counter drugs, and fever as the main indication.
Self-medication is common but not always justified and exposes children to significant risks. Educational interventions, telemedicine, and informative brochures could help reduce these risks.
Keywords Pediatric self-medication,Parental self-medication,Adverse drug reaction,Parental knowledge,Antibiotic misuse,Over-the-counter drugs (OTC)
Field Médical / Pharmacie
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-03
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.73339
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