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Besides, safety concerns often influence decision-making. This study examines the perceptions, concerns, and information-seeking behaviors of women in Germany regarding NVP and its treatment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A nationwide cross-sectional online study was conducted from March 18\u201328, 2024, targeting pregnant individuals and mothers in Germany via the \u201c\n                      <jats:italic>Echte Mamas<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u201d online community. Participants completed an anonymous online questionnaire comprising 15 items covering sociodemographic data, NVP severity (using the PUQE-24 score for pregnant individuals currently suffering from NVP), treatment attitudes, and information-seeking behavior. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and subgroup analyses were performed to investigate differences in NVP severity.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among 506 respondents (completion rate: 83.9%), 81.9% reported experiencing NVP, with 40% reporting moderate, 30.6% mild and 29.4% severe symptoms. Hospitalization was required in 12.4% of cases, predominantly among those with severe NVP, with 76.3% of those receiving medication post-discharge. Participants primarily sought information from physicians (53.4%), the internet (50.6%), and midwives (44.5%), with more severe NVP prompting greater information-seeking behavior. Safety concerns dominated treatment preferences, with participants prioritizing drug approval (on-label prescription) for pregnancy and rapid symptom relief.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study emphasizes the need for proactive communication from healthcare providers about safe and effective NVP treatments. 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