Table 5.
Sources of Information
| Sources of Information | Number and (%) |
|---|---|
| Sources of information about medication use in pregnancy | |
| None | 117 (40.77%) |
| Physicians | 37 (12.89%) |
| Midwives | 69 (24.04%) |
| Pharmacists | 112 (39.02%) |
| Internet | 16 (5.57%) |
| Television | 8 (2.79%) |
| Newspapers | -- |
| Have you ever received information from a physician about the potential health risks for the unborn baby due to medication use in pregnancy | |
| Yes | 86 (29.97%) |
| No | 113 (39.37%) |
| Sometimes | 88 (30.66%) |
| Do you usually read the information leaflet for the medication you use | |
| Yes | 124 (43.21%) |
| No | 62 (21.60%) |
| Sometimes | 101 (35.19%) |
| Do you feel you need more information about the use of medication in pregnancy | |
| Yes | 256 (89.20%) |
| No | 31 (10.80%) |