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Table 2 The level of asthma education and knowledge about medications’ safety and compliance during pregnancy among women of childbearing age with asthma in Saudi Arabia

From: Assessment of knowledge and education relating to asthma during pregnancy among women of childbearing age

Have used asthma medications during pregnancy (133) 77.8%
Believe that asthma medications are safe to use during pregnancy (121) 70.8%
Have received education about asthma (84) 49.1%
Have received education about the safety of asthma medications (77) 45%
Have stopped (or expressed the desire to stop) asthma medications during pregnancy (80) 46.8%
Believe that asthma will harm patient and her baby more than asthma medications (89) 52%
Willing to use medication if a physician provides confirmation of safety in pregnancy (158) 92.4%