Prevalence and associated factors of self-medication among pregnant women in Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia
The study found that 20.5% of pregnant women engaged in self-medication. It also identified that a previous history of self-medication and gestational age were factors associated with self-medication. These findings underscore the need for targeted educational programs and policy interventions to mitigate the risks associated with self-medication during pregnancy, particularly in the early stages of gestation.
Authors
- Tiruye Menshaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1098-4384)
- Serawit Lakew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3454-9483)
- Mesfin Abebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9340-0091)
- Dinkalem Getahun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8152-2593)
- Silenat Gashaw
- Wudit Wassu
Institutions
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Dilla University (ET)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1379706
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63