Prevalence and Associated Medication Errors in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients in Yemen- Across sectional Study

Abstract

Drug-related problems (DRPs) present a considerable risk to patient safety, particularly within vulnerable 
groups such as hospitalized pediatric patients. This study sought to assess the prevalence of DRPs and identify 
associated factors among pediatric inpatients in Yemeni hospitals. A retrospective cross-sectional study was 
performed, analyzing medical records of 142 hospitalized children. Demographic data, medication details, 
diagnoses, and instances of DRPs were collected and evaluated using SPSS software. The study uncovered a 
notably high prevalence of DRPs (88.7%), with gender identified as a significant risk factor. Other factors such 
as polypharmacy, co-morbidities, and the absence of a structured medication ordering system were also 
recognized as contributing elements. These results underscore the imperative need for targeted interventions to 
enhance medication safety practices in pediatric care settings in Yemen.