ASSESSING THE PATTERN OF DRUG USE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN AND EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF COUNSELLING ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG THEM
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
In the present study an attempt is made to assess the pattern of drug use among pregnant women and to evaluate the impact of counseling on medication adherence by providing patient education regarding pregnancy. During the study period pregnant women were enrolled in the study after obtaining consent from them. The prescriptions containing atleast one drug were analyzed and the drugs prescribed were classified according to their pharmacological class. Analysis of prescription patterns did not show the use of any drugs that should not be prescribed during pregnancy. Majority of the drugs prescribed belonged to vitamins, minerals and nutrients which play a very major role in foetal development. During the study, medication adherence of the pregnant women was assessed and the impact of counseling on adherence was seen. There is an increase in the rate of adherence in the pregnant women during their first and second follow-ups when compared with their baseline medication adherence. Pregnant women should be counseled and educated regarding the advantages and disadvantages of various drug used during pregnancy. The impact of self-medication and other alternative therapies should also be explained to them.
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Shalini Reddy, Neelkant Patil, S. S Hinchageri , Swarna kamala
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