Publications by authors named "Corina Aimetta"
[Taking medicine during pregnancy in females living in Buenos Aires, Argentina].
Rev Salud Publica (Bogota)
October 2010
Article Synopsis
- A study in Buenos Aires revealed that 90.6% of pregnant women in 2008 used at least one medication, with common drugs including iron, folic acid, and antibiotics.
- A significant portion of women (32.3%) self-medicated, and 21.5% of medications taken were classified as high risk by the US FDA.
- The research emphasizes the importance of aligning medication use with health needs to minimize risks during pregnancy.