論文

国際誌
2022年7月25日

Survey of Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) concerning COVID-19 Infection Control after Being Involved in Vaccine Preparation: A Cross-Sectional Study.

International journal of environmental research and public health
  • Nobuyuki Wakui
  • Mayumi Kikuchi
  • Risa Ebizuka
  • Takahiro Yanagiya
  • Chikako Togawa
  • Raini Matsuoka
  • Nobutomo Ikarashi
  • Miho Yamamura
  • Shunsuke Shirozu
  • Yoshiaki Machida
  • Kenichi Suzuki
  • Hajime Kato
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記述言語
英語
掲載種別
研究論文(学術雑誌)
DOI
10.3390/ijerph19159035

Vaccination is crucial for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Vaccination for COVID-19 was implemented in Japan in community units, and community pharmacists were engaged in vaccine preparation. Capturing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pharmacists regarding COVID-19 infection control is important for developing future community health action strategies and plans. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 141 pharmacists who were members of a pharmacist association in the Shinagawa Ward of Tokyo (1-31 July 2021) using a Google online questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic information and KAP questions regarding COVID-19. A correlation test was used for analyzing KAP scores. Significant correlations were found among all KAP scores. Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed "age" as a significant knowledge factor and "marriage", "pharmacist careers", "information source: official government website", and "information source: word of mouth from family and friends" as significant attitude factors. Good KAP scores were recorded in this study, indicating increased comprehension of infection control measures and increased knowledge scores, as pharmacy pharmacists were practically involved in COVID-19 infection control measures through vaccine preparation. Policymakers should understand the value of pharmacists as healthcare professionals and should enhance public health through the effective use of pharmacists.

リンク情報
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19159035
PubMed
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35897405
PubMed Central
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9331880
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.3390/ijerph19159035
  • PubMed ID : 35897405
  • PubMed Central 記事ID : PMC9331880

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