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A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Self-medication and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Selected Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital at Kuppam, Chittoor District, Andhra PradeshBy B. Aswini Priya, M.N. Pavithra, J. Balalakshmi, V. Divya Sri
Abstract: Self-medication, the practice of using medications without a doctor's prescription, is a growing global public health issue, particularly in resource-limited settings. In pregnancy, self-medication can pose serious risks, including misdiagnosis, incorrect dosages, drug interactions, and prolonged use. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of self-medication, and the factors associated with it among pregnant women at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Kuppam, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. A descriptive cross-sectional …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 41–48 Read article →