scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Moroccan Retail Pharmacists towards Veterinary Medicines

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Zeinab Snoussi ◽  
Samir Ahid

This is the first study conducted in Morocco to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of retail pharmacists regarding veterinary medicines. It is a cross-sectional study. Two types of multiple-choice questionnaires were distributed to pharmacists depending on whether or not they dispense veterinary medicines. A total of 143 pharmacists were involved in this study. The percentage of retail pharmacists who dispensed veterinary medicines was estimated at 23.1%. Less than half of respondents were highly satisfied regarding their knowledge of veterinary pharmacy. Besides, 39.4% of retail pharmacists were at ease giving advice in general while dispensing veterinary medicines, and 73% were knowledgeable on parasiticides. Approximately, 94% of retail pharmacists expressed their need to improve their knowledge of veterinary pharmacy. Our study also revealed that 48.5% of pharmacists dispensed veterinary medicine daily. This study demonstrated that involvement of retail pharmacists in dispensing veterinary medicines was poor. The need for training programs on veterinary pharmacy expressed by Moroccan retail pharmacists was high.

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Alshdaifat ◽  
Amer Sindiani ◽  
Wasim Khasawneh ◽  
Omar Abu-Azzam ◽  
Aref Qarqash ◽  
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Abstract Background Residency programs have been impacted by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In this study we aim to investigate and evaluate the impact of the pandemic on residents as well as residency training programs. Methods This was a cross-sectional study including a survey of 43 questions prepared on Google forms and electronically distributed among a convenience sample of residents training at a tertiary center in North Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected in the period between October 30th and November 8th of 2020. The survey included questions that addressed the impact of the pandemic on residents’ health as well as training programs. The study participants included residents in training at KAUH in 2020 and were stratified according to the type of residency program (surgical residents (SRs) and non-surgical residents (NSRs)). Statistical methods included descriptive analysis, Chi-square or Fisher’s exact test, Mann Whitney U test, and Cramer’s V and r statistics as measures of effect sizes. Results Of all 430 residents, 255 (59%) responded to the survey. A total of 17 (7%) of residents reported being infected with COVID-19 and a significant difference was reported between SRs and NSRs (10% vs 4%, V = .124 “small effect” (95% CI; .017–.229), p = 0.048). Approximately, 106 (42%) reported a decrease in the number of staff working at the clinic and 164 (64%) reported limited access to personal protective equipment during the pandemic. On a 4-point Likert scale for the feeling of anxiety, the median was 2 (2–3 IQR) in the NSRs group, vs 2 (1–2 IQR) in the SRs groups, with the NSRs being more likely to feel anxious (r = 0.13 “small effect” (95% CI; 0.007–0.249), p = .044). Similarly, the proportion of residents who reported feeling anxious about an inadequacy of protective equipment in the work area was significantly greater in the NSRs group (90.3% vs 75.2%; V = .201 “small effect” (95% CI; .078–.313), p = .001), as well as the proportion of residents who reported feeling increased stress and anxiety between colleagues being also significantly higher in the NSRs group (88.1% vs 76%; V = .158 “small effect” (95% CI; .032–.279), p = .012). Conclusion The burden of the ongoing pandemic on the mental health status of residents is very alarming and so providing residents with psychological counseling and support is needed. Also, critical implications on the flow of residency training programs have been noticed. This necessitates adapting and adopting smart educational techniques to compensate for such limitations.


2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clóvis Alexandrino-Silva ◽  
Maira Lazarini Guimarães Pereira ◽  
Carlos Bustamante ◽  
André Corrêa de Toledo Ferraz ◽  
Sergio Baldassin ◽  
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Objective: We aimed to assess the presence of suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms and symptoms of hopelessness in three healthcare training programs. Method: The study's population comprised all students enrolled at the Medical School of the Fundação do ABC, Brazil, from 2006 to 2007 compared to students enrolled in nursing and pharmacy programs. We applied the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Beck Hopeless Scale to assess psychiatric symptomatology. The general response rates of the medical, nursing, and pharmacy students were 56%, 56% and 61%, respectively. Results: There was no difference regarding the presence of suicidal ideation among medical, nursing and pharmacy students. There was also no difference regarding the presence of either depression or hopelessness in medical students in comparison to nursing and pharmacy students. In comparison to nursing and pharmacy students, significantly higher severity rates in terms of hopelessness were observed only among medical students. Conclusion: Although we did not observe significant differences regarding suicidal ideation and depression among the three healthcare programs, our findings suggest that the presence of suicidal ideation is indeed a source of concern. Early identification of these symptoms is crucial in order to offer appropriate support and treatment and prevent deaths by suicide.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Arezou Khezerlou ◽  
Nasim Zolfaghari Firouzsalari ◽  
Hajar Zolfaghari ◽  
Mahmood Alizadeh sani ◽  
Maryam Azizi-lalabadi ◽  
...  

Introduction: Healthy life style and food safety are among the most crucial elements inpromoting community health. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the awarenessand attitudes of the students of Urmia University, Urmai, Iran, regarding health and food safety. Methods: The questionnaire used was designed in three parts (demographic, attitude, andawareness) and it was completed by 384 students. Data were analyzed using SPSS software.Results: Results showed that over 80% of the students had positive attitude towards health and foodsafety. In addition, almost 50% of the subjects had low awareness on the most appropriate plasticcontainers to keep food healthy. Findings indicated that there was a significant difference between thestudents' attitudes and their academic level (P = 0.008). No significant differences were found amongstudents' awareness and attitude considering gender and passing the food safety course. Cocnclusion: As the study findings revealed, training programs and workshops related to healthand food safety could be effective, specially for freshmen students.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai-Yen Nguyen-Thi ◽  
Minh-Thu Do-Tran ◽  
Thuy-Tram Nguyen-Ngoc ◽  
Dung Van Do ◽  
Luyen Dinh Pham ◽  
...  

Objectives: The official implementation of clinical pharmacy in Vietnam has arrived relatively late, resulting in various stressors. This study aims to evaluate job stress level and suggest viable solutions.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on clinical pharmacists (CPs) in 128 hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Job stress questions were derived from the Healthcare Profession Stress Inventory (HPSI).Results: A total of 197 CPs participated, giving a response rate of 82.4%. Participants were found to have moderate job stress with an overall mean stress score of 1.5 (0.4) and stress rate of 52.8%. The sample size was statistically adequate and the HPSI was valid and reliable. Patient care responsibility was the main stressor, especially in public hospitals, followed by job conflicts. Lack of experience, low income, and inability to participate in clinical ward rounds caused significant stress to CPs regarding job recognition and job uncertainty. More practice-oriented training programs in bachelor curricula and clinical practice should be applied to help CPs gain more experience, self-confidence, and diminish job stress.Conclusion: CPs in HCMC have moderate stress. More practice-oriented training programs should be prioritized to lessen stress for CPs.


2020 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 127-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ameera Balhareth ◽  
Mohammed Abdulrazzaq AlDuhileb ◽  
Fozan A Aldulaijan ◽  
Mohammed Yousef Aldossary

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Ida Lestari Tampubolon ◽  
Jitasari Sibero Tarigan

Berdasarkan Survei Demografi dan Kesehatan Indonesia (SDKI) tercatat jumlah  peserta KB suntik (27,8%), peserta Pil (13,2%), peserta IUD (6,2%), peserta Impant (4,3%), peserta MOW (3,7%), peserta Kondom (0,9%), peserta Mop (0,4%). Kontrasepsi Alat Kontrasepsi Bawah Kulit (AKBK) merupakan  alat kontrasepsi yang dipasang dibawah kulit. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan pasangan usia subur tentang alat kontrasepsi bawah  kulit dengan penggunaan alat kontrasepsi bawah kulit (AKBK) di Lingkungan II Kelurahan Nelayan Indah Kecamatan Medan Labuhan tahun 2017. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah survei analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional study. Penelitian ini dilakukan di  Lingkungan II Kelurahan Nelayan Indah Kecamatan Medan Labuhan . Sampel diambil dengan random sampling sebanyak 65 responden. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuisioner yang terdiri dari 20 pertanyaan dengan multiple choice. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa  Ada hubungan yang signifikan pengetahuan pasangan usia subur dengan penggunaan alat kontrasepsi bawah kulit (AKBK) di Lingkungan II Kelurahan Nelayan Indah Kecamatan Medan Labuhan Tahun 2017. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan nilai sig p = 0,002 maka p = 0,002 <  0,05.  Kesimpulannya ada hubungan yang signifikan antara Pegetahuan Pasangan Usia Subur dengan Penggunaan Alat Kontrasepsi Bawah Kulit. Diharapkan bagi pasangan usia subur yang berpengetahuan kurang untuk bertanya kepada petugas kesehatan dan mencari tahu tentang macam-macam alat kontrasepsi terutama alat kontrasepsi bawah kulit (AKBK) serta efek samping maupun kerugiannya agar dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang alat kontrasepsi.Kata Kunci : Pengetahuan, Pasangan Usia Subur, AKBK


2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 1152-56
Author(s):  
Khalid Mahmood ◽  
Asad Shamim ◽  
Muhammad Umair Khan ◽  
Tasneem Alam ◽  
Usman Khalid ◽  
...  

Objective: To ascertain the various aspects directing the undergraduates at Quetta Institute of medical sciences towards anesthesiology as future profession/specialization. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, Quetta Pakistan, from Mar to Apr 2019. Methodology: Study was conducted among final year medical students with the help of a printed questionnaire consisting of 15 Multiple Choice Questions. The questionnaire provided the required database to explore various factors that influence undergraduates to select their future specialization based on demography and specialty preferences. Results: A total of 65 undergraduates completed the response sheet. While 45 (68.8%) participants were females and 20 (31.2%) were males, 62 (95.4%) were single (unmarried or divorced) and had no children 63 (96.9%). Medicine proved to be the most favourate specialty with 20 (31.4%) student opting for it whereas anesthesiology was chosen by 4 (6.1%) students. Conclusion: Anesthesiology still remains a less popular choice among the medical students of Pakistan particularly Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences due to multifaceted factors. Inferior prestige of the specialty was the most significant factor in deciding against anaesthesiology.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 588-593
Author(s):  
Bin Chen ◽  
Yichao Zhao ◽  
Xianxin Cao ◽  
Guojiong Hu ◽  
Lincoln B. Chen ◽  
...  

Context: One of the possible mechanisms leading to secondary impingement syndrome may be the strength imbalance of shoulder rotators which is known as functional control ratio (FCR). The FCR is a ratio dividing the eccentric peak torque of the external rotators by the concentric peak torque of the internal rotators. Previous studies have focused on the reproducibility and reliability of isokinetic assessment, but there is little information on the influence of variable shoulder positions on FCR. Objective: To compare shoulder FCR across 3 different shoulder abduction positions during isokinetic assessment. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Biomechanics laboratory. Participants: Thirty-one healthy young university students (age 22.35 [0.95] y, weight 60.52 [9.31] kg, height 168.23 [9.47] cm). Interventions: The concentric peak torque of internal rotators and eccentric peak torque of external rotators of right shoulder were measured on an isokinetic dynamometer. Main Outcome Measures: Concentric peak torque of the internal rotators and eccentric peak torque of the external rotators, measured using an isokinetic dynamometer. Results: The concentric peak torque of internal rotators was significantly lower at 120° shoulder abduction compared with other positions (P < .001). The FCR was significantly higher at 120° shoulder abduction than 90° (P = .002) or 60° (P < .001) shoulder abduction because of the lower concentric peak torque. No significant difference was found in the FCR between the other 2 shoulder positions (P = .14). Conclusions: Shoulder position variations may influence FCR because of weakness of the internal rotators. Rehabilitation and injury prevention training programs should specifically focus on strengthening the internal rotators at more elevated angles of shoulder abduction.


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