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

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%