Objectives This study estimates the prevalence of self-medication and provides an
understanding of the reasons for self-medication in Ghana through the synthesis of relevant …

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: In spite of, the need for evidence-based intervention on the potential harmful
effects of self-medication practices during pregnancy, there is no systematic review and …

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 …

Self‐medication can facilitate patients' access to medicinal products, save time, and reduce
financial and health‐care service use burden. On the other hand, irresponsible use of self …

Background Self‐medication practice among pregnant women is a global concern.
However, its understanding in the Indian context is limited due to a lack of comprehensive …

Background The use of non-prescribed drugs are common to pregnant women. It may lead
to undesirable effects, such as birth defects. Study results on the occurrence and predictor of …

Background: Self-medication is the act of using medications by individuals to treat self-
diagnosed disorders or symptoms. Self-medication practice during pregnancy has been …

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

Background: Self-medication with conventional and/or herbal medicines is an important
public health concern, especially to a delicate group of pregnant women due to its harmful …