Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance by pharmacists in two states in southeastern Nigeria

Udoye, Jude A.; Ozolua, Raymond I.; Nwokike, Jude

doi:10.4314/tjpr.v17i5.25

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“…This is in contrast to a study that showed that the attitude and practice of the pharmacist's respondents constituted a challenge and these accounted for the poor level of reporting. 25 It is also good to know that the majority of respondents are aware of the National pharmacovigilance program as well as the existence of the pharmacovigilance unit within the hospital. It can also be deduced that the overall attitude and behavior of respondents that participated in this study are good.…”

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Knowledge, Behavior, Attitude and Practice of Hospital Pharmacists to Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Usifoh¹

2020

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Knowledge, Behavior, Attitude and Practice of Hospital Pharmacists to Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Usifoh¹

2020

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“…[17][18][19] Whereas, awareness of pharmacovigilance is higher among the respondents in this study (69.5%) as compared to the finding in a study among community pharmacists in Lagos, South West Nigeria 14 that reported that only about half (55.0%) of respondents were aware of PV, it is much lower than the very high awareness (100%) reported in another study conducted among pharmacists in two states in South-eastern Nigeria. 20 The wide variation in the awareness of PV among operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores across the country underscores the need for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to organize regular sensitization campaigns on PV across the country.…”

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“…It is also surprising that only about a third of the respondents in this study knew the correct definition of an adverse drug reaction (35.7%), and that the yellow form is used in reporting adverse drug reactions (36.1%). However, the main cause for concern is the generally poor knowledge of pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reactions reporting in studies conducted among community pharmacists and patent medicine vendors in Nigeria 14,15,20 and other developing countries including South Africa, 9 Jordan, 6 Yemen, 21 India, 4 and Saudi Arabia, 22 as they imply poor sensitization of healthcare providers on PV as a result of the weak PV systems in these countries.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance Among Operators of Pharmacies and Patent Medicine Stores in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria

Awosan

Yunusa

Yakubu

et al. 2018

J. Drug Delivery Ther.

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Background: The weak pharmacovigilance (PV) systems in many developing countries of the world have undoubtedly hampered the global quest for safe drug use. Operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores have important roles to play in developing the PV systems in these countries being the main source of medicines for acute conditions. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance among operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 249 operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores selected by multistage sampling technique. Data were collected with a set of pretested self- administered, semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Although, the majority, 173 (69.5%) of the 249 respondents were aware of PV, less than a fifth (17.3%) had good knowledge of it. Despite positive attitude towards PV, only about half, 56 (52.3%) of the 107 respondents that had observed adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in clients reported; and of these, only about a tenth (12.8%) formally reported to the organization in charge of PV. The most commonly cited reasons for non-reporting were that they didn’t know where and how to report (51.0%), and unavailability of reporting forms (23.5%). Conclusion: This study showed poor knowledge of PV and sub-optimal ADRs reporting despite positive attitude towards it by operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Sensitization of the populace and training of healthcare providers on PV and ADRs reporting are necessary for revitalizing the PV system in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Keywords: Pharmacovigilance, knowledge, attitude, practice

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Identifying strategies to improve adverse drug reporting through key informant interviews among community pharmacists in a developing country

Nduka,

Ibe,

Nwaodu

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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Reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is fundamental in improving medication safety. Community pharmacists (CPs) being the first point of contact for individuals seeking healthcare in a community, play a significant role in ADR reporting. However, this has been poorly implemented in many countries including Nigeria. This paper aims to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on current reporting practices and suggest ways to enhance ADR reporting among CPs in Nigeria. This qualitative study employed a purposive sampling approach to identify key informants. Key informant interviews (KIIs) were conducted with 25 carefully selected pharmacists, using a semi-structured interview guide between July 2023 and August 2023. The interview transcripts were analyzed using a thematic content approach. While a low ADR reporting trend was observed among all participating pharmacists, it was notably higher among those with less than five years of experience. The main barriers to ADR reporting, as identified by the interviewed community pharmacists were lack of awareness and knowledge, absence of motivation, and insufficient feedback from National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Training and awareness campaigns were the most frequently suggested methods for improving ADR reporting. Other proposed strategies included providing motivation, regular feedback, establishing mandatory reporting, and simplifying the reporting process. The study has highlighted the suboptimal ADR reporting practices among CPs in Anambra state. It underscores the significance of training, sensitization, advocacy, and other related interventions as pivotal means to enhance ADR reporting in this group. Furthermore, there is a pressing need for intervention-based studies to delve into and implement these approaches effectively.

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Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance by pharmacists in two states in southeastern Nigeria

Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of pharmacovigilance (PV) and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reporting among community and hospital pharmacists in Abia and

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Knowledge, Behavior, Attitude and Practice of Hospital Pharmacists to Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Knowledge, Behavior, Attitude and Practice of Hospital Pharmacists to Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance Among Operators of Pharmacies and Patent Medicine Stores in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria

Identifying strategies to improve adverse drug reporting through key informant interviews among community pharmacists in a developing country

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