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ArticleHeliyon2023

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

Temesgen Leka Lerango, Amsalu Alagaw, Abayneh Tunje, Eshetu Andarge, Bereket Duko, Asres Bedaso Tilahune, Semalgn Leka Lerango

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Temesgen Leka LerangoSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Amsalu AlagawSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
Abayneh TunjeSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
Eshetu AndargeSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
Bereket DukoResearch Fellow, Australian Centre for Precision Health, UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
Asres Bedaso TilahuneUniversity of Technology Sydney, School of Public Health, Sydney, Australia.
Semalgn Leka LerangoSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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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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ANC, Antenatal CareAOR, Adjusted Odds RatioCHI, Community-Based Health InsuranceCI, Confidence IntervalCOR, Crude Odds RatioCross-sectionalEFDA, Ethiopian Food and Drug AuthorityETB, Ethiopian BirrHC, Health CenterHDA, Health (Women) Development ArmyHMIS, Health ManagementInformation SystemOTC, Over-The-Counter MedicinesPH, Primary HospitalPOM, Prescription-Only-MedicinesPregnant womenSelf-medicationSNNPR, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples RegionSouthern EthiopiaWHO, World Health OrganizationWolaita

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PMID36915492
PMCPMC10006518

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