Epidemiological and Socio-demographic Characters of Glucocorticoids Misuse among Premenopausal Women in Thi-Qar, Southern Iraq

Authors

  • Asia Hameed Saddam
  • Majid Abdulwahab Maatook
  • Mahmood Thamer Altemimi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32792/utq/utjsci/v10i1(SI).966

Keywords:

glucocorticoid (GCs), misuse, Iraq

Abstract

Glucocorticoids (GCs) are widely accessible over-the-counter (OTC), liberally recommended by locals medical practitioner, and frequently misused by women for the purpose of treatment of skin conditions, joint pains, febrile illnesses and asthma. Unfortunately, ladies misuse a lot of over-the-counter GCs and glucocorticoids containing cosmetic creams, both imported and locally blended in order to deposit fat as a connection between beauty and propensity. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the epidemiological and socio-demographic characteristics of GCs misuse among reproductive women in the South of Iraq.

Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 251 reproductive-aged women who were misusing GCs for any cause and attending Thi-Qar Specialized Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism Center (TDEMC) in Nasiriya City. They were evaluated for demographic characteristics, medical and social histories, and then examined carefully for any signs of GCs misuse.

Results:  The mean ages of women were 33.21

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2023-04-29

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Vol. 10 No. 1(SI) (2023): Special Issue

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Epidemiological and Socio-demographic Characters of Glucocorticoids Misuse among Premenopausal Women in Thi-Qar, Southern Iraq. (2023). University of Thi-Qar Journal of Science, 10(1(SI). https://doi.org/10.32792/utq/utjsci/v10i1(SI).966