Assessment of self-medication practices and safety profile of medicines utilisation among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Freetown, Sierra Leone: a multicentre cross-sectional study.

Onome Thomas AbiriShakiratu LawalJoshua CokerJames Baligeh Walter Russell Ibrahim Franklyn KamaraN'falie Ibrahim SesayJoseph Sam Kanu Foday Umaro TurayMichael LahaiHenry Edward Clarence CarterMohamed BawohMohamed Samai

Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2024)

Self-medication practice was highly prevalent and was associated with educational status, monthly income, and perceived maternal illness during pregnancy. Therefore, intervention programmes should be designed and implemented to minimise the practice and risk associated with self-medication among pregnant women.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
adverse drug
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
pregnant women
clinical trial
social support
depressive symptoms
quality improvement
study protocol
emergency department
preterm birth
birth weight