PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSES IN PREGNANCY AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SELF-MEDICATION IN PREGNANT WOMEN: A STUDY IN A PUBLIC MATERNITY IN TERESINA-PI

Throughout pregnancy, the woman and her baby are subject to dangers, including those related to drugs. The WHO has protocols, which recommend the use of medications such as folic acid, ferrous sulfate and other vitamins during pregnancy. The research aimed to investigate the main pharmacological classes used by pregnant women and verify their knowledge regarding the benefits of self-medication during pregnancy. This is a descriptive and cross-sectional field study conducted with a quantitative approach, carried out from May to June 2023. 80 pregnant women participated in the research, 91.95% using vitamins and 13.75% using NSAIDs. , in addition, 83.75% are aware of the risks of self medication. The use of vitamin supplements is at the forefront of the most commonly used pharmacological classes during pregnancy. There has also been a greater knowledge among pregnant women about the benefits of self-medication throughout pregnancy.