The knowledge and awareness among Hashemite University students about over-the-counter analgesics use and side effects and the impact of stress level on their abuse

Abstract

Over the counter (OTC) analgesics are widely used by people in our society. A questionnaire survey including 357 students at Hashemite University completed the survey. We aimed to evaluate the awareness of university students about OTC analgesics and the relationship between their use and stress parameters.