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Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women regarding medication use during pregnancy at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2025 and to identify associated factors.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women attending outpatient clinics at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Data were collected via a structured online survey using a validated knowledge, attitudes, and practices questionnaire on medication use. Convenience sampling was applied. A total of 390 women were enrolled.
Results: The majority of participants demonstrated good knowledge (84.6%), positive attitudes (98.5%), and good practices (90.3%) regarding medication use during pregnancy. Statistically significant factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices included maternal age, ethnicity, primary occupation, and physician counseling. Despite generally high knowledge, attitudes, and practices levels, discrepancies between knowledge, attitudes, and actual practices were observed at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Conclusion: Most pregnant women in this study exhibited favorable knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning medication use during pregnancy. However, gaps remain between awareness and practice. Strengthened physician - nurse - pharmacist collaborative counseling and enhanced health education and communication programs are recommended to promote rational medication use among pregnant women.
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