Practices of pregnant women regarding tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy at one primary health care clinic in Southern Namibia
Selma Hamutenya,
Emma M. Nghitanwa
Abstract:Introduction: Tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy has negative consequences, to the fetus , and may lead to complications such as an increased risk of psychiatric disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and poor school performance in children. The study purpose was to investigate the practices of pregnant women regarding the use of tobacco and alcohol during pregnancy.
Methods: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical design was used. The study populati… Show more
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