scholarly journals Self-medication and Contributing Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Ethiopia: The Case of Jimma University Specialized Hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdi Befekadu ◽  
Nezif Dhekama ◽  
Mohammed Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Jimma University

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Self-Medication among Pregnant Women on Antenatal Care Follow-Up at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Faisel Dula Sema ◽  
Deres Gezahegn Addis ◽  
Eshetie Azezew Melese ◽  
Demeke Dana Nassa ◽  
Zemene Demelash Kifle
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
History Of

Background. Self-medication is being prevalent throughout the globe. Although pregnant women are among the most vulnerable group of the population for drug-induced adverse effects on their fetus and themselves, many pregnant women use self-medication without adequate safety precautions. Objective. This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and associated factors of self-medication among pregnant women on antenatal care follow-up at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Methods. A cross-sectional study was employed among 400 pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital between February 01 and May 30, 2019. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using SPSS® (IBM Corporation) version 22. Descriptive statistics were presented using frequency and proportion. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with self-medication with a 95% confidence level and p value of 0.05. Results. Among 400 respondents, the prevalence of self-medication during the current pregnancy was 44.8% (95% CI=40.5-50). Among all respondents (400), 38.0% (95% CI=33.3-42.8) and 12.5% (95% CI=9.5-15) used herbal and conventional medicine, respectively. Self-medication showed a significant association with a previous history of self-medication and monthly income. Conclusions. The prevalence of self-medication among pregnant women is considerably high. The previous history of self-medication and monthly income showed a significant association with self-medication. Awareness creation should be done for reproductive-age women on the potential risks of self-medication.

scholarly journals Trichomonas vaginalis Infection among Pregnant Women in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdurehman Eshete ◽  
Zeleke Mekonnen ◽  
Ahmed Zeynudin
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Culture Technique ◽  
Agar Culture ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy ◽  
Jimma University

Background. Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmitted parasitic protozoan known to be responsible for an estimated 180 million new infections per year, making it the most prevalent nonviral sexually transmitted pathogen worldwide. Method. A cross-sectional study design was conducted on vaginal swabs by wet mount and Modified Columbia Agar culture technique in Jimma University Specialized Hospital (JUSH), ANC clinic, Jimma, Ethiopia. The study was done to assess the magnitude and associated risk factors of T. vaginalis infection from December to May, 2011/2012. Result. A total of 361 pregnant women were involved in this study. From these, 18 (4.98%) of the pregnant women were positive for T. vaginalis infection by Modified Columbian Agar culture technique. Education status (AOR = 0.186, 95% CI: 0.059–0.585, P<0.05), patients with dysuria (AOR = 0.180; 95% CI: 0.046–0.704, P<0.05) and dyspareunia (AOR = 0.152; 95% CI: 0.035–0.667, P<0.05) were significantly associated with T. vaginalis infection. Conclusion. The prevalence of T. vaginalis infection at 4.89% is relatively high among young reproductive aged women. Because this infection increases the risk of HIV transmission and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, there is a need for increased provision of health information concerning T. vaginalis to the community, educating women, screening, and treatment of T. vaginalis infection in Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Self-Medication and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Kemisie General Hospital, North East Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1969-1978
Author(s):  
Abdu Tuha ◽  
Abebe Getie Faris ◽  
Solomon Ahmed Mohammed ◽  
Mengistie Yirsaw Gobezie
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
North East

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Service in Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Silte Zone, SNNPR State, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neja Awol Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the prevalence ofanaemia and associated factor among pregnant women attending ANC service in Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from September to December 2016, Silte ZoneSouthern Ethiopia.MethodA Cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2016.on pregnant women. Demographic and other required data that has association contributing for the occurrence of anaemia in pregnant women was collected using pre structured questionnaires, & haemoglobin were measured using Mindray CD-3200 Machine. The association of data collected with independent variable are analysed by using SPSS and possible conclusions and recommendations was forwarded depending on the findings.

scholarly journals Konsumsi Jamu Ibu Hamil sebagai Faktor Risiko Asfiksia Bayi Baru Lahir

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Dewi Purnamawati ◽  
Iwan Ariawan
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Pregnancy And Birth

Jamu merupakan obat tradisional yang dibuat dengan cara mengolah bahan alamiah yang mempunyai khasiat obat dengan beberapa bahan campuran. Efektivitas dan efek samping pengobatan tradisional sebagai upaya pelayanan kesehatan masih perlu dibuktikan, khususnya jika digunakan oleh ibu yang sedang hamil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsumsi jamu pada ibu hamil terhadap kejadian asfiksia pada bayi baru lahir di Bekasi tahun 2008. Desain penelitian adalah kasus kontrol dengan metode kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan antara konsumsi jamu terhadap kejadian asfiksia pada bayi baru lahir (nilai p = 0,005; odds ratio (OR) = 7,1; 95% CI = 4,23 – 11,9; (AFE) = 0,85; dan (AFP) = 0,43). Terdapat hubungan antara jumlah antenatal care (ANC) dan asfiksia pada bayi baru lahir dengan jumlah ANC= 4-8 kali (nilai p = 0,052; OR = 1,68; dan 95% CI = 0,99 - 2,83) sedangkan jumlah ANC kurang dari 4 kali (nilai p= 0,019; OR = 3,02; dan 95% CI = 1,2 - 7,58). Berdasarkan hasil wawancara mendalam diketahui bahwa mayoritas ibu hamil belum paham tentang perilaku sehat selama hamil dan tidak mendapatkan penjelasan yang cukup dari petugas kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, perlu ada peningkatan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan pada saat kehamilan dan persalinan serta perlu standardisasi penggunaan jamu un- tuk ibu hamil.Kata kunci: Obat tradisional, jamu, asfiksia, kehamilanAbstractJamu are traditional medicine which is made by natural ingredience which has medicational effect combining with several ingrediences. The successful of traditional medicine as self medication in health care still need to prove for its efectiveness and the side effect especially if it used by pregnant women. The goal of this study is to know how the effect of consuming jamu for pregnant women with birth asphyxia in Bekasi in 2008. Quantitaive and qualitative study designs were used in this study. Case control design used to see how the odds ratio of the mother who have experience to take jamu during pregnancy. The result showed that there are relation and risk of con- sume jamu with birth asphyxia (p value = 0,000; odds ratio (OR) = 7,1; 95% CI = 4,23 – 11,9) and frequencies of antenatal care (ANC) with birth as- phyxia (4 – 8 times during pregnancy, p value = 0,052; OR = 1,68; and less than 4 times during pregnancy, p value = 0,019; OR = 3,02). The result of indepth interview tells us that majority of mother doesn’t know about the health attitude during pregnancy and doesn’t have enough information from providers about it. Therefore increase the quality of health services during pregnancy and birth delivery and standart for using jamu for pregnant women are needed.Key words: Traditional medicine, jamu, asphyxia, pregnancy

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