Self-medication practice among pregnant women in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: An institutionally based cross-sectional study.

Lerango, TL; Alagaw, A; Tunje, A; Andarge, E; Duko, B; Tilahune, AB; Lerango, SL

Self-medication practice among pregnant women in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: An institutionally based cross-sectional study.

Lerango, TL Alagaw, A Tunje, A Andarge, E Duko, B Tilahune, AB Lerango, SL

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Citation:: Heliyon, 2023, 9, (3), pp. e13833
Issue Date:: 2023-03

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dc.contributor.author	Lerango, TL
dc.contributor.author	Alagaw, A
dc.contributor.author	Tunje, A
dc.contributor.author	Andarge, E
dc.contributor.author	Duko, B
dc.contributor.author	Tilahune, AB
dc.contributor.author	Lerango, SL
dc.date.accessioned	2023-05-23T12:04:14Z
dc.date.available	2023-02-13
dc.date.available	2023-05-23T12:04:14Z
dc.date.issued	2023-03
dc.identifier.citation	Heliyon, 2023, 9, (3), pp. e13833
dc.identifier.issn	2405-8440
dc.identifier.issn	2405-8440
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170419
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Self-medication is a treatment based on symptoms without prescription and medical consultation. Despite being one of the critical practices that impose a harmful effect on the fetus and the woman herself, evidence on its practice and associated factors are not well-documented. This study, therefore, assessed the self-medication practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia. METHODS: An institutionally based cross-sectional study was conducted at public health institutions in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia by recruiting a total of 408 pregnant women using a systematic random sampling technique between March 2019 and April 2019. We used the Antenatal care (ANC) registry as a sampling frame. A pre-tested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire used to depict Self-medication practice and associated factors. Data entered using Epi-data and analyzed by SPSS 23.0. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of self-medication was 14.9% (95% CI:11-18). The odds of using self-medication may decreased by 75% for women who were in their third trimester (AOR = 0.25, 95% CI: 0.10, 0.64). However, the odds of practicing increased by 13-folds among pregnant women reported earlier (previous) self-medication experience (AOR = 13.62, 95% CI: 6.66-27.84). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of self-medication was high in the current study setting. Women's gestational period (third trimester) and earlier self-medication experience were associated with their current self-medication practice.
dc.format	Electronic-eCollection
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Heliyon
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13833
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Self-medication practice among pregnant women in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: An institutionally based cross-sectional study.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	9
utslib.location.activity	England
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-05-23T12:04:11Z
pubs.issue	3
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	9
utslib.citation.issue	3

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Self-medication is a treatment based on symptoms without prescription and medical consultation. Despite being one of the critical practices that impose a harmful effect on the fetus and the woman herself, evidence on its practice and associated factors are not well-documented. This study, therefore, assessed the self-medication practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia. METHODS: An institutionally based cross-sectional study was conducted at public health institutions in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia by recruiting a total of 408 pregnant women using a systematic random sampling technique between March 2019 and April 2019. We used the Antenatal care (ANC) registry as a sampling frame. A pre-tested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire used to depict Self-medication practice and associated factors. Data entered using Epi-data and analyzed by SPSS 23.0. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of self-medication was 14.9% (95% CI:11-18). The odds of using self-medication may decreased by 75% for women who were in their third trimester (AOR = 0.25, 95% CI: 0.10, 0.64). However, the odds of practicing increased by 13-folds among pregnant women reported earlier (previous) self-medication experience (AOR = 13.62, 95% CI: 6.66-27.84). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of self-medication was high in the current study setting. Women's gestational period (third trimester) and earlier self-medication experience were associated with their current self-medication practice.

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