Abstract:
The current study investigated the intricate interplay among perceived stress, rumination, non-medical use of prescribed drugs (NMUPD), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among healthcare professionals, specifically physicians and pharmacists in Pakistan. Through a cross-sectional survey design with a sample size of N = 206 participants, data was collected using standardized self-report measures. The sample was collected from Islamabad, Rawalpindi. Karachi, Multan and Wah. Results suggested elevated perceived stress, particularly among pharmacists, correlated with increased rumination and non-medical use of prescribed drugs, while significant disparities emerged between general physicians and pharmacists, highlighting the necessity for tailored interventions to address varied stressors in healthcare professionals.
