2021
DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.659503
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Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Abstract: Objectives: The pregnancy period, with its peculiarities and specific symptoms that may or may not be physiological, can lead to medication use through prescription or even self-medication. This study aimed to assess self-medication practices among pregnant women, the most used medications, symptoms reported, and factors associated with this practice.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with pregnant women with an antenatal care (ANC) appointment in a tertiary teaching hospital referral in women… Show more

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“…Pregnant women tended to self-medicate due to the following reasons: drugs easily accessible, save time, sociodemographic factors, maternal disease history, and lack of knowledge about the effects and risks of using drugs without a doctor’s advice. 47 , 48 The SDG targets can be achieved by identifying determinants of self-medication in pregnant women and how often it is practiced. It is related to improving the drug sales service from pharmacies or drug stores without a doctor’s prescription.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Pregnant women tended to self-medicate due to the following reasons: drugs easily accessible, save time, sociodemographic factors, maternal disease history, and lack of knowledge about the effects and risks of using drugs without a doctor’s advice. 47 , 48 The SDG targets can be achieved by identifying determinants of self-medication in pregnant women and how often it is practiced. It is related to improving the drug sales service from pharmacies or drug stores without a doctor’s prescription.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This study founded that only IVIG use had a significant correlation with elevated transaminases. Medication use during pregnancy is common, especially in RSA patients 24,25 . Some RSA patients blindly use multiple drugs without indication to prevent miscarriage.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Self-medication with antibiotics is a world-wide problem (16)(17)(18)(19)(20). It is a particular concern during pregnancy (8, 21), especially in LMIC, where use of medication without a doctor's prescription is a common practice. Over 50% of antibiotics consumed in developing countries involve self-medication (e.g., purchased over the counter) (22).…”
Section: • Antibiotic Misuse In Pregnancymentioning
confidence: 99%