title: [Medication risks and social psychology aspects of risk awareness].
abstract: The Data used in this research are from a representative survey of 1819 adults from the Swiss-German speaking part of Switzerland. Data were collected by using a questionnaire designed to gather information on symptoms, methods of treatment, prescribed and nonprescribed medicines, health-related attitudes, and motives. Incidence rates for incorrect indication, contra-indication, interaction of substances and abuse were obtained. Data on distribution channels show a high rate of persons in risk-groups being in contact with health-professionals which could be used more effectively for preventive purposes. A comparison between high-risk and low-risk groups indicate lower risk-awareness of persons in high-risk groups. Possible social psychological factors and measures are discussed.
mesh_terms: D004347:Drug Interactions; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012306:Risk; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs
vernacular_title: Medikationsrisiken und sozialpsychologische Aspekte des Risikobewusstseins.