@article{ajps20261411,
author={{Masoud, Hagar Kamal and Mohamed, Heba Ahmed and Hassan, Hanan Elzeblawy},
title={Effect of An Educational Program on Pregnant Women¡¯s Knowledge Regarding Possible Side Effects of Drugs Used During Pregnancy on Fetus and Mother},
journal={American Journal of Pharmacological Sciences},
volume={14},
number={1},
pages={1--6},
year={2026},
url={https://pubs.sciepub.com/ajps/14/1/1},
issn={2327-672X},
abstract={<b>Background</b>: Self-medication, as defined by the WHO, involves individuals treating their own health issues and has emerged as a significant public health concern worldwide, addressing billions of health issues each year. <b>Aim: </b>The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect of an educational program on pregnant women¡¯s knowledge regarding possible side effects of drugs used during pregnancy on the fetus and mother. <b>Subjects and Methods: </b><i><b>Design</b></i>: A quasi-experimental design was used.<b> </b><i><b>Sample and Settings</b></i>: A convenient sample of 358 pregnant women was used at outpatient clinics at Beba Hospital, affiliated with the Ministry of Health, Beni-Suef Governorate. <i><b>Tools</b></i><b>: </b>Tool 1: Women's knowledge regarding possible side effects of teratogenic drugs used during pregnancy on the fetus questionnaire sheet. Tool 2: Women's knowledge regarding possible side effects of teratogenic drugs used during pregnancy on the mother questionnaire sheet. <b>Results</b>: It reveals that 72.8% &amp; 51.8% of the studied sample delayed marriage or childbearing to complete their studies or work. After program implementation, knowledge improved from 8.62¡À3.78 to 9.21¡À2.24. Females¡¯ attitude toward oocyte preservation after program implementation improved to 48.52¡À4.66 compared to 36.83¡À4.87 preprogram. Working females¡¯ intention regarding oocyte preservation after program implementation is 21.89¡À2.15 as compared to 19.74¡À2.98 preprogram. Using the chi-square test revealed highly significant statistical differences between females¡¯ overall knowledge, attitude, and intentions pre- and post-program implementation (P=0.000). <b>Conclusion</b><b>: </b>Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that after program implementation, the studied female workers at Beni-Suef University had marked improvement in knowledge, attitude, and intention regarding oocyte cryopreservation compared to before program implementation. <b>Recommendations</b>: Advocacy campaigns on safe pregnancy medication use should utilize interactive workshops, posters, and digital resources, emphasizing educational backgrounds and teratogenic medication safety for prenatal care and community health initiatives.},
doi={10.12691/ajps-14-1-1}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}