Práticas de descarte de medicamentos entre moradores do municipio de Trindade – GO

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to investigate the behavior profile of the population of Trindade regarding the disposal of expired and disused drugs. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study with a qualitative character. The study included 100 residents over 18 years of age in the municipality of Trindade - GO. RESULTS: By applying the questionnaires to the 100 volunteer participants, it was observed that 75% (n= 75) were female. Most participants were between 22 and 25 years old (26%). The main level of education among the participants was higher, 43% (n= 43), followed by high school (41%). When asked about the disposal of medicines, 72% of the participants pointed out that they dispose of the common garbage for public collection, 14% reported throwing them into the toilet for discharge, while 11% performed the burning of the drugs. In addition, it was observed that the majority of respondents (77%) said he had never received instruction on how to dispose of medicines correctly. CONCLUSION: Through the methodology employed, it was concluded that most of the population interviewed in the municipality of Trindade- GO is not aware of the procedures and places for the proper disposal of medicines.