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Prevalence of self-medication among pregnant women attending ANC at HFSUH and JH, February 20–March 20, 2017.
| Self-medication | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| During current pregnancy (n = 244) | 170 | 69.7 |
| Conventional medicines | 28 | 11.5 |
| Herbal medicines | 99 | 40.6 |
| Both | 43 | 17.6 |
| During previous pregnancy (n = 174) | 133 | 76.4 |
| Conventional medicines | 23 | 13.2 |
| Herbal medicines | 71 | 40.8 |
| Both | 39 | 22.4 |
