Abstract
Introduction: Pregnancy is a specific period of a woman's life in which she should pay special attention to her health potential. Certain health risks, such as drug abuse during pregnancy, can have fatal consequences for the outcome of pregnancy and the health of women and newborns. Drugs are classified into several categories according to their risk of harm to the fetus. The classification of the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is most often used, which is the purpose of drugs in the categories for pets (A, B, C, D, H). Aim: Examine the information and personal experiences of pregnant women regarding the use of drugs in pregnancy. Methods: The research was conducted in the form of cross-sectional studies. As a research instrument, a questionnaire for pregnant women was constructed, which assesses their level of information about aspects of drug use in pregnancy, as well as personal experiences. The study included a sample of 60 pregnant women, the sample was intentional, the study was conducted at the Jokić Polyclinic, in the period January-June 2020. Participation in the studies was voluntary and anonymous, the research was approved by the competent authorities of the institution. Results: The subjects in the observed sample were pregnant women aged 21 to 35 years. The majority of pregnant women are uninformed about the use of drugs during pregnancy. The most commonly used drugs in pregnancy are antibiotics. A large number of respondents believe that gynecologists and pharmacists should inform pregnant women more on this topic. Descriptive statistics methods were used in the analysis of the results. Conclusion: The results of the research indicate the need for a higher level of education on the safe use of drugs in pregnancy. It is necessary to intensify health education work in cooperation with health institutions of all levels. This need is also felt by pregnant women who feel that they do not know enough about this topic.
Publisher
Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES)
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