Self-Medication and Contributing Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Public Hospitals of Harar Town, Ethiopia

Self-Medication and Contributing Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Public Hospitals of Harar Town, Ethiopia

Background: Self-medication has been increasing in many developing and developed countries. Its use during pregnancy presents a major challenge due to potential undesirable effects on mother and the fetus. So the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of self-medication and contributing fact...

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Main Authors: Abera Jambo, Getnet Mengistu, Mekonnen Sisay, Firehiwot Amare, Dumessa Edessa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
self-medication
conventional medicine
herbal medicine
pregnant women
contributing factors
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2018.01063/full

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