Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회지)

Korean College Of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회)
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Analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Educational Needs for Safe Medication Use in Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women: A Questionnaire-Based Study

임신·수유부의 안전한 약물 사용에 대한 지식, 태도, 행동 및 교육 요구 분석: 설문지 기반 연구

  • Jiwon Park (College of Pharmacy, Korea University) ;
  • Kyung Hee Choi (College of Pharmacy, Gachon University) ;
  • Kiyon Rhew (College of Pharmacy, Dongduk Women's University) ;
  • Hayeon Kim (College of Pharmacy, Korea University) ;
  • Kyungim Kim (College of Pharmacy, Korea University)
  • Received : 2022.11.28
  • Accepted : 2023.02.13
  • Published : 2023.03.31
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Abstract

Objective: There is a growing interest in the safe use of medications in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find ways to improve education about safe medication use by investigating the status of medication use of pregnant and breastfeeding women, and by evaluating their knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward safe medication use. Methods: In this study, a self-report questionnaire was conducted on pregnant or breastfeeding women in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. The questionnaire consisted of the following four sections; 1) sociodemographic characteristics of participants, 2) experience of medication use, 3) experience of being educated on safe medication use, and 4) knowledge, attitudes, and practices about medication use during pregnancy/breastfeeding. Results: A total of 203 participants were included in the analysis. Of these, 38.4% reported to take prescription medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Regarding education on safe medication use, nearly 90% of the participants answered that they were not educated or were unsure whether they had it. In the knowledge-attitude-practice evaluation on safe medication use, the knowledge level was the highest (mean, 4.45), followed by the attitude level (mean, 3.58) and the practice level (mean, 3.33). The preferred education method of the participants was online education using a computer or mobile phone application, etc. Conclusions: This study suggests that there is a need for systematic and effective education that can link knowledge of safe medication use with attitudes and practices in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

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본 연구는 2017년 식품의약품안전처의 지원을 받아 수행되었으며(과제번호 17172약품안178) 이에 감사드립니다.

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