Factors influencing women's decision-making regarding complementary medicine product use in pregnancy and lactation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of complementary medicine product (CMP) use by pregnant or breastfeeding Australian mothers is high, however, there is limited data on factors influencing women's decision-making to use CMPs. This study explored and described the factors influencing women's decisions take a CMP when pregnant or breastfeeding.

Methods

Qualitative in-depth interviews and focus group discussions were held with 25 pregnant and/or breastfeeding women who currently used CMPs. Participants' health literacy was assessed using a validated single-item health literacy screening question and the Newest Vital Sign. Interview and focus group discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed.

Results

Participants were a homogenous group. Most h

SUBMITTER: Barnes LAJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6686446 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature