Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly utilized to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. This study aimed to assess patterns of use and awareness of NSAID-related side-effects in an adult Jordanian. And the associations with sociodemographic factors. This cross-sectional study among a representative sample of 604 adults >18 years. A validated, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect basic sociodemographic data from the participants, as well as information regarding NSAID use. Most respondents were NSAID users (65.7%), female (53.4%) and under 50 years of age (74.5%). Overall, 42.6% had been prescribed NSAIDs by a physician. Male gender and smoking were negatively correlated with NSAIDs use (multivariable odds ratio [OR]: 0.5, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.4-0.8, = 0.001 and OR: 0.6, 95% CI 0.4-0.8, = 0.003). In contrast, the Ministry of Health Insurance was associated with NSAIDs use with OR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.1-2.6, = 0.03. Overall, 65.1% were aware of kidney NSAID-related side-effects and 22.4% were aware of the increased risk of asthma and allergy. Despite the high frequency of NSAID use in the Jordanian general population, there is limited knowledge of their side-effects as well as drug interactions. This is cause for concern, particularly as many participants reported having been prescribed NSAIDs by physicians without adequate patient safety education.
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