Publications by authors named "Sina Adama"
Afr J Reprod Health
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- A study in Wa Municipality, Ghana, found that 74.1% of pregnant women engaged in self-medication, often sourcing unprescribed medicines from chemical shops or leftover drugs.
- Commonly self-medicated medications included analgesics, antibiotics, and antimalarials, used primarily for headaches, back pain, waist pain, lower abdominal pain, and malaria.
- Factors contributing to self-medication included easy access to medications, perception of minor illnesses, and inadequate supply of medicines at health facilities, suggesting a need for stricter regulations and improved healthcare services.
