Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medication Use During Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Western Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication use (MU) during pregnancy can increase the risk of maternal and fetal health consequences. Women's knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding safe MU can influence pregnancy outcomes. The study aimed to assess and explore women's KAP regarding safe MU during pregnancy and identify possible determinants.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytical, interview-based survey was conducted among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) visits in the obstetrics and gynaecology department of Kyegegwa General Hospital, Kyegegwa district, Western Uganda. A 24-item pre-designed, validated structured questionnaire was used to assess the KAP of MU among pregnant women. Binary and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated wit

SUBMITTER: Brian M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11985899 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature