Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Objectives: The pregnancy period, with its peculiarities and specific symptoms that may or may not be physiological, can lead to medication use through prescription or even self-medication. This study aimed to assess self-medication practices among pregnant women, the most used medications, symptoms...

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Main Authors:	Gabriela Pereira, Fernanda Garanhani Surita, Amanda Canato Ferracini, Cinthia de Souza Madeira, Letícia Silva Oliveira, Priscila Gava Mazzola
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:	Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:	self-medication pregnancy women’s health medication use antenatal care
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.659503/full

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