Knowledge, Perception, and Use of Medications during Pregnancy in Hispanic Women in Utah County, UT

Authors

Jessica Martinez, Brigham Young University
Gene Cole, Brigham Young University

Keywords

medications during pregnancy, Hispanic women, Utah County

College

Life Sciences

Department

Health Science

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to research, primarily, how Hispanic view and respond to prescription drugs during pregnancy. The study’s population was Hispanic women in Utah County who are/were pregnant and their adherence to prescription drugs versus home remedies. We conducted our research at the Mountainlands Community Health Center in Provo, Utah. We sought to understand the opinions and perceptions Hispanic women have towards use of prescription and alternative medicine during pregnancy.

Recommended Citation

Martinez, Jessica and Cole, Gene (2017) "Knowledge, Perception, and Use of Medications during Pregnancy in Hispanic Women in Utah County, UT," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 202.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/202