Background The use of herbal medicine among pregnant women is increasing in many low-
and high-income countries due to their cost-effectiveness in treatment and ease of access …

Background The widely accepted prevalence of traditional medicine (TM) in Ethiopia was
about 80%, of which 95% were sourced from plants. The purpose of this study was to update …

Background: Despite the potential foetal and maternal risks of self-medication, studies on
self-medication and safety profile of medicines used during pregnancy are scarce. This …

Background The practice of self-medication during pregnancy is a global challenge that
necessitates high attention as it poses a potential threat to the pregnant mother and fetus …

Background. Self‐medication is being prevalent throughout the globe. Although pregnant
women are among the most vulnerable group of the population for drug‐induced adverse …

Introduction Despite self-medication empowers patients in making decisions about the
management of minor illnesses independently, the prevalence among health care …

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 …

Introduction Practicing self-medication using conventional and/or herbal drugs during
pregnancy could contribute/result in illness and death for the mother and embryo. The focus …

Introduction Self-medication is an important part of daily self-care, without the supervision of
health professionals. It is commonly practiced by pregnant women all over the world and …

Background Self-medication is a worldwide issue that requires special attention due to the
potentially harmful effects it can have not only on pregnant women but also on the fetus …