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Parenting, health, and use of medications among college youth: The PHARMACY survey study

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Prescription medication misuse represents a major public health concern, with high rates of negative consequences observed among youth. The current study examines the potential roles parents can play in mitigating youth prescription-related harm, with a particular focus on opioid and antibiotic safety. A sample of 167 students from a mid-sized college in the Northeast U.S. were surveyed on their prescription medication knowledge, comfort, and behaviors and perceptions of their parents' behaviors. Results showed that parenting behaviors like targeted discussions on prescription medication safety (e.g., proper disposal of excess medication) were associated with greater medication-related comfort, which, in turn, was associated with safer prescription medication behaviors.

Source: Preventive Medicine Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101623

Authors: Caitlin C. Abar, Alexis Combs, Allison Miley, Rebecca Ruffino, Beau Abar

Institutions: SUNY Brockport, University of Rochester Medicine, University of Rochester

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,160