Use of analgesics during pregnancy: patterns of use and knowledge of medication safety among women in Serbia
Abstract
Background: Analgesics are commonly used during pregnancy, and their safe use depends on the type of drug, timing of exposure, and appropriateness of use. This study assessed patterns of analgesic use before and during pregnancy and evaluated women's knowledge and perceptions regarding analgesic safety during pregnancy in Serbia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an electronically distributed, self-administered questionnaire adapted from a previously published instrument. The survey included socio-demographic and reproductive characteristics, patterns of analgesic use, and a 19-item knowledge inventory. Knowledge scores were categorized as low (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Frontiers in Pharmacology
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Volume
- 17
- Pages
- 1874369–1874369
- Publication date
- 18 June 2026
- Language
- EN