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NCT Number: NCT06925672

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Pregnant Women Regarding Medications

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the pregnant women's knowledge, attitude, and perception regarding the use of medications in pregnancy. The main question it aims to answer is:

What is the present knowledge, attitude, and perception of pregnant women regarding medication use?

Participants (pregnant women) already attending the antenatal clinic for routine follow-up will answer survey questions about their knowledge, attitude, and beliefs about medication use and restriction during pregnancy, as well as the source of their information.

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Medications in Pregnancy Behavior

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital

Cairo, Egypt

About this study

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study (survey) that will be held at Ain shams University Maternity Hospital.

The protocol approval will be sought from the ethical committee of department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ain Shams University.

  • Data collection (the questionnaire): The study will use anonymous questionnaire; based upon previous similar studies.

The questionnaire comprises closed-ended questions categorized into four sections, along with fifth section consisting of statements pertaining to respondents' beliefs:

A. Section A (10 items) will contain information about the participant's socio-demographic and health related characteristics.

B. Section B (7 items) will assess their knowledge about medication use and restriction, during pregnancy.

C. Section C (4 items) will assess their attitude about medication. D. Section D (4 items) will assess the source of their information. E. Section E (9 statements) will assess their beliefs about medications use during pregnancy.

This questionnaire will be presented in its Arabic version and pre-tested on 15 pregnant women to evaluate the construct and content validity, as well as to determine if any modifications to wording are necessary. These participants will not be included in the final analysis.

The questionnaire will be distributed to pregnant women who attend the hospital for their routine antenatal check-up visits. In instances where women are unable to read or write, the principal investigator and attending house officer in the unit will provide assistance in reading and explaining the questions to facilitate the completion of the questionnaire.

  • Data will be collected and recorded.
  • Statistical analysis will be done accordingly.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Pregnant women attending the Ain shams University Maternity Hospital

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant ladies refusing to participate in study.
  • Pregnant ladies needing immediate transport to emergency department.
  • Pregnant ladies needing immediate intervention.

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

This is an anonymous questionnaire; based upon previous similar studies.

The questionnaire comprises closed-ended questions categorized into four sections, along with fifth section consisting of statements pertaining to respondents' beliefs:

A. Section A (10 items) will contain information about the participant's socio-demographic and health related characteristics.

B. Section B (7 items) will assess their knowledge about medication use and restriction, during pregnancy.

C. Section C (4 items) will assess their attitude about medication. D. Section D (4 items) will assess the source of their information. E. Section E (9 statements) will assess their beliefs about medications use during pregnancy.

This questionnaire will be presented in its Arabic version.

Other names: survey

Primary outcomes

  1. Knowledge of pregnant women regarding medication use and restriction in pregnancy.

    Time frame: Once at recruitment

    Degree of knowledge (information) that the pregnant women have about medication use and restriction during pregnancy, as well as the source of their information, as assessed by answering the questions in sections B and D in the questionnaire.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Attitude of pregnant women regarding medication use

    Time frame: Once at recruitment

    The attitudes of the pregnant women towards medication use during pregnancy, as assessed by answering the questions in section C in the questionnaire.

  2. Perception and beliefs of pregnant women regarding medication use and restriction

    Time frame: Once at recruitment

    The beliefs of the pregnant women regarding medication use during pregnancy, as assessed by answering the questions in section E in the questionnaire.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rania Hassan Mostafa

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Pregnant Women Regarding Medications Use

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 13, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 8, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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