Knowledge, beliefs, and practice of pregnant women regarding medication use during pregnancy: a hospital-based cross-sectional study.

The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and practice (KBP) of pregnant women on medication use during pregnancy, and to identify the factors influencing KBP. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of a tertiary care hospital over a period of nine months. Pregnant women receiving at least one medication were included in the study.