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标题：Knowledge and practice characteristics of pharmacists in Qatar towards medication use in pregnancy: a cross-sectional survey
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作者：Pallivalapilla Abdul Rouf ; Binny Thomas ; Wessam Elkassem 等
期刊名称：Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
印刷版ISSN：1020-3397
出版年度：2018
卷号：24
期号：2
页码：137-145
DOI：10.26719/2018.24.2.137.
出版社：World Health Organization
摘要：Background : Medication use during pregnancy is common. Pharmacists have an important role in improving medication use during pregnancy. There is a lack of empirical evidence on pharmacists’ knowledge and practice characteristics towards medication use in pregnancy. Objectives : This study aimed to determine the knowledge and practice characteristics of pharmacists in Qatar about medicines use in pregnancy. Methods : A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted over a period of 6 months in 2010. Questionnaires were distributed to 400 of 800 licensed pharmacists employed in Qatar (in government and private sectors). Data were collected on: demographics and practice characteristics of the pharmacists; their knowledge and perception about medication use in pregnancy; their confidence in dealing with pregnant women and physicians; and their source of the drug information. Results : Of the 400 questionnaires distributed, 207 were returned (52% response rate). Most pharmacists (71%) had not participated in any educational activities on medication use in pregnancy. About 50% reported that Conclusions : Pharmacists in Qatar had an average level of knowledge about medications use in pregnancy. Continuous educational programmes are needed for pharmacists in Qatar to enhance their knowledge and practice of medicine use during pregnancy.
关键词：Pregnancy; pharmacist; knowledge; medication; continuous education