Page number not for citation purposes 1 Self-Medication: potential risks and hazards among pregnant women in Uyo, Nigeria
Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: There is increasing evidence that self-medications among pregnant women are common in many developing countries. Despite the adverse impact on pregnancy, there are few programs available for their control. The objective of this study was to assess the level of self-medication amongst Nigerian pregnant women in order to determine possible harmful effects on fetus. Methods: Five hundred and eighteen 518 pregnant women, aged between 18 and 40 years, drawn from three General hospitals in Akwa Ibom State were assessed for self-medication and substance abuse using an instrument, adapted from a modified form of 117-item self-report questionnaire based on the WHO guidelines for
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6922505099