Self-medication practices among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-medication is a worldwide issue that requires special attention due to the potentially harmful effects it can have not only on pregnant women but also on the fetus.

Objectives

This study assessed the magnitude of self-medication practice and associated factors among pregnant women following antenatal care (ANC) in primary healthcare settings in the North Wollo Zone of Ethiopia.

Methods

An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 395 pregnant mothers who attended ANC follow-up in selected health centers in the North Wollo Zone of Ethiopia from April 20 to May 20, 2021. A multi-stage sampling method was employed to enroll participants. A face-to-face structured interview was conducted to collect the data. A logistic regression analysis

SUBMITTER: Girmaw F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278325 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature