Investigation on knowledge, attitudes and behavior of medicine safety among pregnant women

Objective To understand the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of medicine safety among pregnant women, so as to provide basis for maternal drug medication adherence and improve safety of mother and their child. Methods A total of 210 parturient women were investigated with anonymous questionnaire by one-onone interviews, data were analysis with SPSS 16.0. Results The maternal safety knowledge was low, the attitudes of safe medication were positive, the behavior of safe medication should be standardized. Conclusions According to the status of drug safety knowledge, safe drug behavior and demand of health, it is necessary to carry out health education and adopt diversified education mode guiding drug safety in order to improve maternal medication adherence and ensure safety of mother and their child. Key words: Pregnant women;  Drug safety;  Survey