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ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2024

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice on self-care with over-the-counter medicines among pregnant women.

Kavindya Nirmani, Chanidi Danthanarayana, P M Thilini Nisansala, Jeniffer Michael, Achala Shyamali, Jayani Dunukara, Mohammed Dauda Goni, Thilini Nisansala

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Kavindya NirmaniDepartment of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Science, KAATSU International University, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
Chanidi DanthanarayanaDepartment of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Science, KAATSU International University, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
P M Thilini NisansalaDepartment of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Science, KAATSU International University, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
Jeniffer MichaelDepartment of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Science, KAATSU International University, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
Achala ShyamaliDepartment of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Science, KAATSU International University, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
Jayani DunukaraDepartment of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Science, KAATSU International University, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
Mohammed Dauda GoniFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pengkalan Chepa 16100, Kota Baru, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Thilini NisansalaFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pengkalan Chepa 16100, Kota Baru, Kelantan, Malaysia.

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Background: Self-care during pregnancy is a crucial topic to be discussed due to its effects on both the mother and fetus. In Sri Lanka, specifically regarding self-care with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, usage among the pregnant population is scarce. Objective: This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on self-care with OTC medicine usage among pregnant women attending maternity clinics in the Colombo Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas, Sri Lanka. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 399 pregnant women enrolled through simple random sampling using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected on knowledge, attitudes, practices, and sociodemographic characteristics. SPSS version 27 was used for descriptive statistical analysis. Results: There were satisfactory levels of KAP on self-care with OTC medicines identified among participants. The Mean ± SD for knowledge was 4.38 ± 0.873, and for attitude and practice, 27.56 ± 3.752 and 20.35 ± 4.235, respectively. Significant positive linear correlation between knowledge and attitude ( Conclusion: Greater awareness regarding self-care with OTC medication usage is suggested to be provided during pregnancy.

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Over-the-counter medicinesPregnant womenSelf-careSri Lanka

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