%0 Journal Article %A Hemmati Maslakpak, Masoomeh %A Ghaneie, Reza %A Baghi, Vajiheh %T Self-Medication in Pregnant Women %J Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery %V 10 %N 1 %U http://nmj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-325-en.html %R %D 2013 %K Self-medication, Women, Pregnancy, %X   Background and Objective: Self-medication is one of the health predicaments, especially among pregnant women due to the risk of fetal abnormalities caused by drugs. we consider it necessary to study self - medication status in pregnant women referring to health centers in Saghez city, Iran.   Material and Methods: This cross- sectional study was carried out in 2011. The subjects (N= 116) selected via convenience sampling were the pregnant women referring to health centers in Saghez city. The data collected by a questionnaire and interview was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.   Results: The results indicate that 27.6% have the behavior of self- medication. The most common reason for self- medication mentioned by 47.4% is “it (medical problem) is so little considering” . Using Chi-square, there is no significant correlation between self-medication and variables such as insurance status , educational level and career status .   Conclusion : Due to the high expenses of drugs and the side effects of over the counter­, esp. for pregnant period, which may cause abnormality, measures should be taken to educate mothers and prevent from this unsafe behavior.   %> http://nmj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-325-en.pdf %P 92-98 %& 92 %! %9 Original Article %L A-10-55-2 %+ %G eng %@ 2588-3038 %[ 2013