Evaluation of Turkish women’s attitudes and perceptions regarding medication use in pregnancy: A pilot study

Deniz Kaleli Durman; Belkıs Dolgun; Narin Öztürk Seyhan; İlker Kurt; Esen Gül Koçak; B. Sönmez Uydeş Doğan

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Turkish women’s attitudes and perceptions regarding medication use in pregnancy: A pilot study

Yazarlar:

Deniz Kaleli Durman | Belkıs Dolgun | Narin Öztürk Seyhan | İlker Kurt | Esen Gül Koçak | B. Sönmez Uydeş Doğan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

İstanbul Journal of Pharmacy Vol.54 Issue 3, pp.299-306

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340676

pISSN:

2587-2087

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Background and Aims: Medication use for pre-existing or pregnancy-induced conditionsdiseases is common during pregnancy. Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of pregnant women regarding medication use is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing safe and rational drug use during pregnancy. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the attitudes and perceptions of Turkish women regarding medication use during pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted with 60 pregnantlactating women who applied to a community pharmacy in Istanbul, Türkiye. The questionnaire focused on womens attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of medications and supplements during pregnancy. Results: 65 of women stated that the use of certain medications is harmful, while 31.7 believed that all medications are harmful in pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. The majority of participants 90 consulted with their physicians before using any medication, whereas a few received advice from pharmacists and nurses. Most women adhered to the prescribed treatment regimen for pre-existing 83.3 and pregnacy-induced diseases 75, while a few stopped taking medication for not to harm their baby. None of the participants had a habit of self-medication. Conclusion: The majority of the women used medication with high adherence and had high confidence in the advice from a physician. However, the tendency to avoid medication use due to concerns about fetal harm, and the low consultation rate with pharmacists are notable findings. More effort is needed to encourage pregnant women to obtain information regarding medication use during pregnancy from community pharmacists.

 Background and Aims: Medication use for pre-existing or pregnancy-induced conditionsdiseases is common during pregnancy. Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of pregnant women regarding medication use is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing safe and rational drug use during pregnancy. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the attitudes and perceptions of Turkish women regarding medication use during pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted with 60 pregnantlactating women who applied to a community pharmacy in Istanbul, Türkiye. The questionnaire focused on womens attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of medications and supplements during pregnancy. Results: 65 of women stated that the use of certain medications is harmful, while 31.7 believed that all medications are harmful in pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. The majority of participants 90 consulted with their physicians before using any medication, whereas a few received advice from pharmacists and nurses. Most women adhered to the prescribed treatment regimen for pre-existing 83.3 and pregnacy-induced diseases 75, while a few stopped taking medication for not to harm their baby. None of the participants had a habit of self-medication. Conclusion: The majority of the women used medication with high adherence and had high confidence in the advice from a physician. However, the tendency to avoid medication use due to concerns about fetal harm, and the low consultation rate with pharmacists are notable findings. More effort is needed to encourage pregnant women to obtain information regarding medication use during pregnancy from community pharmacists.

 Background and Aims: Medication use for pre-existing or pregnancy-induced conditionsdiseases is common during pregnancy. Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of pregnant women regarding medication use is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing safe and rational drug use during pregnancy. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the attitudes and perceptions of Turkish women regarding medication use during pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted with 60 pregnantlactating women who applied to a community pharmacy in Istanbul, Türkiye. The questionnaire focused on womens attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of medications and supplements during pregnancy. Results: 65 of women stated that the use of certain medications is harmful, while 31.7 believed that all medications are harmful in pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. The majority of participants 90 consulted with their physicians before using any medication, whereas a few received advice from pharmacists and nurses. Most women adhered to the prescribed treatment regimen for pre-existing 83.3 and pregnacy-induced diseases 75, while a few stopped taking medication for not to harm their baby. None of the participants had a habit of self-medication. Conclusion: The majority of the women used medication with high adherence and had high confidence in the advice from a physician. However, the tendency to avoid medication use due to concerns about fetal harm, and the low consultation rate with pharmacists are notable findings. More effort is needed to encourage pregnant women to obtain information regarding medication use during pregnancy from community pharmacists.

 Background and Aims: Medication use for pre-existing or pregnancy-induced conditionsdiseases is common during pregnancy. Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of pregnant women regarding medication use is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing safe and rational drug use during pregnancy. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the attitudes and perceptions of Turkish women regarding medication use during pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted with 60 pregnantlactating women who applied to a community pharmacy in Istanbul, Türkiye. The questionnaire focused on womens attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of medications and supplements during pregnancy. Results: 65 of women stated that the use of certain medications is harmful, while 31.7 believed that all medications are harmful in pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. The majority of participants 90 consulted with their physicians before using any medication, whereas a few received advice from pharmacists and nurses. Most women adhered to the prescribed treatment regimen for pre-existing 83.3 and pregnacy-induced diseases 75, while a few stopped taking medication for not to harm their baby. None of the participants had a habit of self-medication. Conclusion: The majority of the women used medication with high adherence and had high confidence in the advice from a physician. However, the tendency to avoid medication use due to concerns about fetal harm, and the low consultation rate with pharmacists are notable findings. More effort is needed to encourage pregnant women to obtain information regarding medication use during pregnancy from community pharmacists.

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Turkish women’s attitudes and perceptions regarding medication use in pregnancy: A pilot study

Yazarlar:

Deniz Kaleli Durman | Belkıs Dolgun | Narin Öztürk Seyhan | İlker Kurt | Esen Gül Koçak | B. Sönmez Uydeş Doğan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

İstanbul Journal of Pharmacy Vol.54 Issue 3, pp.299-306

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340676

pISSN:

2587-2087

Pregnancy

Medication use

Attitudes

Perceptions

Sayı

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Turkish women’s attitudes and perceptions regarding medication use in pregnancy: A pilot study

Yazarlar: Deniz Kaleli Durman | Belkıs Dolgun | Narin Öztürk Seyhan | İlker Kurt | Esen Gül Koçak | B. Sönmez Uydeş Doğan

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other)

Dergi: İstanbul Journal of Pharmacy Vol.54 Issue 3, pp.299-306

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001340676

pISSN: 2587-2087

Pregnancy

Medication use

Attitudes

Perceptions

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Deniz Kaleli Durman | Belkıs Dolgun | Narin Öztürk Seyhan | İlker Kurt | Esen Gül Koçak | B. Sönmez Uydeş Doğan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

İstanbul Journal of Pharmacy Vol.54 Issue 3, pp.299-306

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340676

pISSN:

2587-2087