Self-medication among ab initio pilots
dc.contributor.author | Kılıç, Bilal | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-08-15T05:49:23Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-08-15T05:49:23Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2021-03 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2375-6314 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10679/7792 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/asma/amhp/2021/00000092/00000003/art00007 | |
dc.description.abstract | 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. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
dc.publisher | Aerospace Medical Association | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance | |
dc.rights | restrictedAccess | |
dc.title | Self-medication among ab initio pilots | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.peerreviewed | yes | en_US |
dc.publicationstatus | Published | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Özyeğin University | |
dc.contributor.authorID | (ORCID 0000-0002-3773-6682 & YÖK ID ) Kılıç, Bilal | |
dc.contributor.ozuauthor | Kılıç, Bilal | |
dc.identifier.volume | 92 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issue | 3 | en_US |
dc.identifier.startpage | 167 | en_US |
dc.identifier.endpage | 171 | en_US |
dc.identifier.wos | WOS:000621090300006 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.3357/AMHP.5718.2021 | en_US |
dc.subject.keywords | Ab initio pilots | en_US |
dc.subject.keywords | Aviation safety | en_US |
dc.subject.keywords | Human factors | en_US |
dc.subject.keywords | Medication | en_US |
dc.subject.keywords | Pilot training | en_US |
dc.identifier.scopus | SCOPUS:2-s2.0-85103320748 | |
dc.relation.publicationcategory | Article - International Refereed Journal - Institutional Academic Staff |
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