Self-medication among ab initio pilots

Name: Self-medication among ab initio pilots
Author: Kılıç, Bilal

İsim	Self-medication among ab initio pilots
Yazar	Kılıç, Bilal
Basım Tarihi:	2021-03
Basım Yeri	- Aerospace Medical Association
Konu	Ab initio pilots, Aviation safety, Human factors, Medication, Pilot training
Tür	Süreli Yayın
Dil	İngilizce
Dijital	Evet
Yazma	Hayır
Kütüphane:	Özyeğin Üniversitesi
Demirbaş Numarası	2375-6314
Kayıt Numarası	9a60ccc8-342c-4fd4-a4c8-d15a11514a22
Lokasyon	Professional Flight Program
Tarih	2021-03
Örnek Metin	INTRODUCTION: Pilots are more aware of drugs and self-medication in the internet age. However, they are unaware of the effects of self-medication, which may impede their cognitive and decision-making performance. The aim of this study was to determine the awareness levels of ab initio (student) pilots on self-medication and factors contributing to the prevalence of self-medication among them. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first study examining ab initio pilots’ knowledge on medication use and the causality of self-medication among them. METHODS: A 17-item questionnaire was developed and administered online to 500 students across 5 flight training organizations (FTO) in Turkey. The response rate was 97/500. For the descriptive analysis of the data, SPSS (the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) was used. RESULTS: Based on the results, fear of medical disqualification and job loss is the most significant factor resulting in the prevalence of self-medication among ab initio pilots. Most of the ab initio pilots (88.7%, N 5 86) were aware of self-medication and its threat to flight safety. Furthermore, three factors influencing the level of awareness and knowledge of ab initio pilots on this subject were evaluated. DISCUSSION: All flight training organizations should educate ab initio pilots on the consequences of self-medication. Furthermore, ab initio pilots should be encouraged to consult an aeromedical examiner with any ailment before a flight.
DOI	10.3357/AMHP.5718.2021
Cilt	92

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Self-medication among ab initio pilots

Yazar Kılıç, Bilal

Basım Tarihi 2021-03

Basım Yeri - Aerospace Medical Association

Konu Ab initio pilots, Aviation safety, Human factors, Medication, Pilot training

Tür Süreli Yayın

Dil İngilizce

Dijital Evet

Yazma Hayır

Kütüphane Özyeğin Üniversitesi

Demirbaş Numarası 2375-6314

Kayıt Numarası 9a60ccc8-342c-4fd4-a4c8-d15a11514a22

Lokasyon Professional Flight Program

Tarih 2021-03

Örnek Metin INTRODUCTION: Pilots are more aware of drugs and self-medication in the internet age. However, they are unaware of the effects of self-medication, which may impede their cognitive and decision-making performance. The aim of this study was to determine the awareness levels of ab initio (student) pilots on self-medication and factors contributing to the prevalence of self-medication among them. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first study examining ab initio pilots’ knowledge on medication use and the causality of self-medication among them. METHODS: A 17-item questionnaire was developed and administered online to 500 students across 5 flight training organizations (FTO) in Turkey. The response rate was 97/500. For the descriptive analysis of the data, SPSS (the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) was used. RESULTS: Based on the results, fear of medical disqualification and job loss is the most significant factor resulting in the prevalence of self-medication among ab initio pilots. Most of the ab initio pilots (88.7%, N 5 86) were aware of self-medication and its threat to flight safety. Furthermore, three factors influencing the level of awareness and knowledge of ab initio pilots on this subject were evaluated. DISCUSSION: All flight training organizations should educate ab initio pilots on the consequences of self-medication. Furthermore, ab initio pilots should be encouraged to consult an aeromedical examiner with any ailment before a flight.

DOI 10.3357/AMHP.5718.2021

Cilt 92