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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Third Trimester Pregnant Mothers Towards Self-Medication in Assiut, Egypt
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of third-trimester pregnant women toward self-medication in Assiut, Egypt. Self-medication is a common behavior among pregnant women, often influenced by cultural habits, easy access to medications, and limited awareness of potential risks. Through a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire, this cross-sectional study will collect data on the prevalence and pattern of self-medication, types of medications used, reasons for use, and sources of information. Participants will be recruited from antenatal care (ANC) clinics at Assiut University Hospital and selected primary health care centers. The findings of this research will help identify gaps in awareness and guide educational interventions to promote safe medication practices during pregnancy.
Official title: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Third Trimester Pregnant Mothers Towards Self-Medication in Assiut, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
420
Start Date
2026-12-01
Completion Date
2027-02-28
Last Updated
2025-12-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Structured Questionnaire on Self-Medication During Pregnancy
A structured, pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of pregnant women in their third trimester regarding self-medication during pregnancy. The tool includes sections on sociodemographic data, pregnancy history, knowledge of medication use, attitudes toward drug safety, and patterns of self-medication. It is used once during a single face-to-face interview. No drug, biological, or device is administered.