Analysis of reasons underlying use of psychotropic medications without a prescription and related factors in the study population. (N=302)
| Variables | Previous visits were not helpful | Lack of time | My symptoms are not serious | Fear of community judgment | Unavailability of medical services | Transportation difficulties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-value | ||||||
| Age | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| Gender | NS | 0.029 | NS | NS | NS | 0.000 |
| Education level | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| Marital status | 0.046 | 0.021 | NS | NS | NS | 0.014 |
| Occupational status | NS | NS | NS | 0.034 | NS | 0.043 |
| Health insurance | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| Chronic disease | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| Psychiatric illness | 0.001 | NS | 0.000 | NS | NS | NS |
| Time of usage | NS | 0.038 | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| PHQ score | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| GAD score | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
PHQ - Patient Health Questionnaire, GAD - Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item, NS - not statistically significant