Knowledge, opinions and attitudes of primary care physicians about generic drugs: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyma Oncu ◽  
Dilara Bayram ◽  
Volkan Aydin ◽  
Fatma Isli ◽  
Mesil Aksoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Generic Drugs ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Generic drug (GD) use is affected by many factors, including physicians’ approach. Objective This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, opinions and attitudes of primary care physicians (PCPs) about GDs and potentially associated factors. Methods An adequately representative sample (n = 354) of PCPs was determined via stratified and simple random sample selection method in this descriptive, cross-sectional study. The research data were collected through a face-to-face 40-item survey, where the knowledge, opinions and attitudes about GDs were questioned. The prescribing percentage of GDs overall was also examined. Results The survey was completed by 305 PCPs (mean age: 49.2 ± 7.9 years; 57.4% male). The rate of correct responses about GDs was 67.6% for basic knowledge and 46.6% for the development process. The percentages of PCPs who declared that GDs were ‘less efficacious’, ‘of lower quality’ and ‘less safe’ than original drugs were 65.2%, 53.4% and 35.4%, respectively. More than half (60.3%) of the PCPs declared not to pay attention to whether the drug is generic while prescribing. It was observed that, as the knowledge level of the physicians increased, negative opinions and prescribing attitudes regarding the effectiveness, quality and safety of the GDs decreased. The rate of GD prescribing (51.6%) in Izmir was lower than the rest of the country (54.6%; P < 0.001). Conclusion This study shows that the knowledge of PCPs about GDs is generally inadequate, which reflects negatively on their opinions and attitudes regarding the use of GDs. Educational activities can help establish awareness that GDs can be used without doubt of their effectiveness, quality and safety.

scholarly journals Opinion of primary care physicians regarding prescription of generic drugs: A Cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1390
Author(s):  
Siddhartha Dutta ◽  
Jaykaran Charan ◽  
Deepak Saxena ◽  
Mayur Chaudhri ◽  
RimpleJeet Kaur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Generic Drugs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of evidence-based medicine among primary care practitioners in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e044372
Author(s):  
Mat Nawi Zanaridah ◽  
Mohd Noor Norhayati ◽  
Zakaria Rosnani
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Evidence Based Medicine ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Care Practitioner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners ◽  
Based Medicine

ObjectivesTo determine the level of knowledge and practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and the attitudes towards it and to identify the factors associated with its practice among primary care practitioners in Selangor, Malaysia.SettingThis cross-sectional study was conducted in randomly selected health clinics in Selangor. Data were collected from primary care physicians using self-administered questionnaires on knowledge, practice and attitudes regarding EBM.ParticipantsThe study included 225 respondents working in either government or private clinics. It excluded house officers and those working in public and private universities or who were retired from practice.ResultsA total of 32.9% had a high level of EBM knowledge, 12% had a positive attitude towards EBM and 0.4% had a good level of its practice. The factors significantly associated with EBM practice were ethnicity, attitude, length of work experience as a primary care practitioner and quick access to online reference applications on mobile phones.ConclusionsAlthough many physicians have suboptimal knowledge of EBM and low levels of practising it, majority of them have a neutral attitude towards EBM practice. Extensive experience as a primary care practitioner, quick access to online references on a mobile phone and good attitude towards EBM were associated with its practice.

scholarly journals Sources of psychological distress among primary care physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave in Spain: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cebrián-Cuenca ◽  
José Joaquín Mira ◽  
Elena Caride-Miana ◽  
Antonio Fernández-Jiménez ◽  
Domingo Orozco-Beltrán
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people worldwide. In Spain, the first wave was especially severe. Objectives: This study aimed to identify sources and levels of distress among Spanish primary care physicians (PCPs) during the first wave of the pandemic (April 2020). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a survey that included sociodemographic data, a description of working conditions related to distress [such as gaps in training in protective measures, cleaning, and hygiene procedures in work setting, unavailability of personal protective equipments (PPEs) and COVID-19 RT-PCR test, and lack of staff due to be infected] and a validated scale, the ‘Self-applied Acute Stress Scale’ (EASE). The survey was answered by a non-probability sampling of PCPs working in family healthcare centres from different regions of Spain. Analysis of variance and multivariate linear regression analysis were performed. Results: In all, out of 518 PCP participants, 123 (23.7%) obtained high psychological distress scores. Only half of them had received information about the appropriate use of PPE. PCP characteristics associated with higher levels of distress include female gender [1.69; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.54, 2.84]; lack of training in protective measures (1.96; 95% CI 0.94, 2.99); unavailable COVID-19 RT-PCR for health care workers after quarantine or COVID-19 treatment (−0.77 (−1.52, −0.02). Reinforcing disinfection of the work environment (P < 0.05), availability of PPEs (P < 0.05), and no healthcare professional was infected (P < 0.05) were related to the lowest distress score. Conclusions: A better understanding of the sources of distress among PCPs could prevent its effect on future outbreaks.

scholarly journals Responses of physicians to an objective safety and quality knowledge test: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. e040779
Author(s):  
Harry B Burke ◽  
Heidi B King
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percent Correct ◽  
Quality Perceptions ◽  
Clinical Vignettes ◽  
The Usa

ObjectiveFor physicians to practice safe high quality medicine they must have sufficient safety and quality knowledge. Although a great deal is known about the safety and quality perceptions, attitudes and beliefs of physicians, little is known about their safety and quality knowledge. This study tested the objective safety and quality knowledge of practicing US primary care physicians.DesignCross-sectional objective test of safety and quality knowledge.SettingPrimary care physicians practicing in the USA.ParticipantsStudy consisted of 518 US practicing primary care physicians who answered an email invitation. Fifty-four percent were family medicine and 46% were internal medicine physicians.The response rate was 66%.InterventionThe physicians took a 24-question multiple-choice test over the internet.OutcomeThe outcome was the percent correct.ResultsThe average number of correct answers was 11.4 (SD, 2.69), 48% correct. Three common clinical vignettes questions were answered correctly by 45% of the physicians. Five common radiation exposures questions were answered correctly by 40% of the physicians. Seven common healthcare quality and safety questions were answered correctly by 43% of the physicians. Seven Donabedian’s model of structure, process and outcome measure questions were answered correctly by 67% of the physicians. Two Institute of Medicine’s definitions of quality and safety questions were answered correctly by 19.5% of the physicians.ConclusionForty-eight per cent of the physicians’ answers to the objective safety and quality questions were correct. To our knowledge, this is the first assessment of the objective safety and quality knowledge of practicing US primary care physicians.

scholarly journals Variation in colorectal cancer testing between primary care physicians: a cross-sectional study in Switzerland

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (7) ◽  
pp. 1075-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Leonhard Braun ◽  
Emanuele Prati ◽  
Yonas Martin ◽  
Charles Dvořák ◽  
Kali Tal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Nutrition competence of primary care physicians in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e033443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osamah Al-gassimi ◽  
Hassan Bin Usman Shah ◽  
Rawan Sendi ◽  
Heba A Ezmeirlly ◽  
Lauren Ball ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Nutrition Care ◽  
Dietary Behaviours

ObjectivesPrimary care physicians have an opportunity to support healthy dietary behaviours of patients by providing nutrition care. However, it is unclear whether primary care physicians in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are sufficiently competent in nutrition. This study aimed to assess the nutrition competence of primary care physicians in KSA and identify whether nutrition competence is associated with the provision of nutrition care to patients living with diet-related chronic disease.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingChronic disease clinics across 48 primary care centres under the Ministry of Health in the city of Jeddah, KSA.Participants90 primary care physicians completed the survey (response rate: 98%). General practitioners and family medicine residents, specialists, and consultants actively working in chronic disease clinics between February and May 2019 were included.Primary and secondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measure was nutrition competence of primary care physicians measured via the validated nutrition competence (NUTCOMP) questionnaire.ResultsPrimary care physicians perceived themselves as competent in nutrition care but their reported provision of nutrition care was limited. Confidence in their nutrition knowledge and skills elicited the lowest mean scores of 25.8 (±5.4) out of 35 and 29 (±5.2) out of 40, respectively. The reported provision of nutrition care was closely correlated with physicians’ confidence in their nutrition knowledge (r=0.57) and communication (r=0.52). Three factors were identified as predicting whether physicians provide nutrition care to patients: confidence in counselling about nutrition (p<0.001), having previous nutrition education (p=0.005) and a higher professional qualification (p=0.008).ConclusionsPrimary care physicians felt confident in providing nutrition care to patients living with diet-related chronic disease. Primary care physicians would benefit from higher levels of nutrition knowledge and skills to effectively support patients to improve their dietary behaviours and health conditions, leading to a positive impact on public health.

scholarly journals Attitudes and barriers towards conducting research amongst primary care physicians in Bahrain: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer J. Khalaf ◽  
Aysha I. Aljowder ◽  
Meead J. Buhamaid ◽  
Mona F. Alansari ◽  
Ghufran A. Jassim
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Conducting Research

Assessment of patients' medical fitness to drive by primary care physicians: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 488-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghassan A. Alkharboush ◽  
Faisal A. Al Rashed ◽  
Ahmed H. Saleem ◽  
Ibrahim S. Alnajashi ◽  
Aljohara S. Almeneessier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fitness To Drive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Fitness

scholarly journals Continuing Medical Education for Primary Care Physicians in Israel: A Cross-Sectional Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Pesach Shvartzman ◽  
Howard Tandeter ◽  
Daniel Vardy ◽  
Eran Matz ◽  
Anthony Heymann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Personal Initiative ◽  
Rural Clinic ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Acquiring a medical degree is only the beginning of a prolonged learning process. At some point, formal studies end, and continuing medical education (CME) may be left to personal initiative. To assess lifetime learning (LL) and CME among primary care physicians in Israel, a self-administered questionnaire, based on the Jefferson Scale of Physician Lifelong Learning (JSPLL), was mailed to 4,104 primary care physicians. A total of 979 completed the study, 53.4% males with a mean age of 51.8 ± 8.3 (range 31–79). A logistic regression model showed that male gender (OR = 1.5, P<0.05), teaching (OR = 4.5, P<0.0001), and not working in a rural clinic (OR = 0.6, P<0.01), increased the LL score. The results of the study demonstrate a need to address special subgroups that have a lower tendency to engage in LL activities. Policymakers should develop strategies to increase these physicians' interest in LL activities and the accessibility of these activities to them, including the availability of LL resources at home so physicians can get updates at their convenience. Primary care physicians should also be encouraged to become involved in teaching of any type, as this is a facilitating factor for LL activities.

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