Self-medication practices among seafarers: a bibliometric review

Adebisi, Y.A. , Jimoh, N.D., Ogunkola, I.O., Aroyewun, T.F., Oseghale, M., Ilesanmi, E.B., Fadele, P., Olayemi, A.H. and Lucero-Prisno Iii, D.E. (2022) Self-medication practices among seafarers: a bibliometric review. International Maritime Health, 73(3), pp. 117-118. (doi: 10.5603/IMH.2022.0023) (PMID:36217974)

Abstract

Self-medication could be a public health concern if done inappropriately, and additional research is required to better comprehend the population-wide nature of the problem. Seafarers are more inclined to self-medicate due to the nature of their work. We performed a rapid bibliometric analysis to determine the volume of research on self-medication habits among seafarers. Our analysis revealed a major knowledge gap regarding self-medication practices among seafarers. There is an urgent need to address this paucity of data and formulate appropriate interventions.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Adebisi, Yusuff Adebayo
• Authors: Adebisi, Y.A., Jimoh, N.D., Ogunkola, I.O., Aroyewun, T.F., Oseghale, M., Ilesanmi, E.B., Fadele, P., Olayemi, A.H., and Lucero-Prisno Iii, D.E.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences
• Journal Name: International Maritime Health
• Publisher: Via Medica
• ISSN: 1641-9251
• ISSN (Online): 2081-3252
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 PSMTTM
• First Published: First published in International Maritime Health 73(3):117-118
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence