Association between health literacy and medication comprehension; attitudes toward reporting adverse events in adults using over-the-counter medicines

ConclusionsAdults with higher HL had higher comprehension of OTC package inserts, and higher HL was associated with positive attitude toward reporting ADEs to healthcare professionals. These results indicate that optimal self-medication with OTC medicines requires improving HL among the general public through health education and effective health information provision from pharmacists and registered sales clerks at drug stores.
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research