Factors related with medication literacy among parents of children aged 0–5 years in Si Songkhram District, Nakhon Phanom Province
Keywords:
Medication literacy, Rational drug use, Parents of children aged 0-5 yearsAbstract
This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to examine the level of medication literacy use and identify factors related to medication literacy among parents of children aged 0-5 years in Si Songkhram District, Nakhon Phanom Province. The sample consisted of 327 parents of children aged 0-5 years, selected through stratified random sampling by subdistricts within Si Songkhram District. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square statistics to identify the factors related to medication literacy, at significant level 0.05.
The findings revealed that most parents had a moderate level of medication literacy (52.0%), followed by a high (35.2%) and a low level (12.8%). Factors significantly related to medication literacy included gender, education level, income, health service facility, experience in caring for a sick child, technology skills for searching, concerns about caring for a sick child, acceptance of community practices when children are ill, and awareness of information provided by medical personnel. Based on these findings, public health agencies can design strategies for enhancing medication literacy among parents. These strategies should consider individual, community, and healthcare-related factors
influencing medication literacy. Additionally, promoting the use of technology for information searching and ensuring access to appropriate information from healthcare professionals according to parents’ need
are recommended.
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