Evaluation of Pharmacotherapy Standards During Pregnancy Among Jordanian Pharmacy Colleges Graduates
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https://doi.org/10.35516/jjps.v16i3.972Keywords:
Pregnancy, Drug Therapy, Health Safety, Pharmaceutical CareAbstract
Background: Pharmacists' knowledge of medication risks and benefits during pregnancy, as well as their competence in making appropriate therapeutic decisions to optimize medication use among pregnant women, is crucial. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of Jordanian pharmacists regarding medication risks and safety during pregnancy and assess their abilities to make appropriate therapeutic decisions and optimize medication use.
Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was sent to 400 randomly selected pharmacists practicing in Amman, Jordan. A validated questionnaire, consisting of six sections with predefined options, was employed.
Results: A total of 233 pharmacists completed the questionnaire, resulting in a response rate of 58.2%. Nearly 73.4% of pharmacists (N = 171) correctly identified the drug of choice for hypertension during pregnancy. Over 70% of pharmacists (N = 169) determined the correct dose of aspirin to prevent preeclampsia. About 50% of pharmacists exhibited limited knowledge regarding drug risks and safety during pregnancy. There was a significant difference in the pharmacists' scores on all tests based on their marital status and years of experience (p = 0.04 and p = 0.01, respectively). Among pharmacists, 79.8% stated that they studied pharmacotherapy during pregnancy in their undergraduate courses.
Conclusion: Pharmacists have demonstrated an inadequate level of preparedness in providing appropriate pharmaceutical care for pregnant women. Therefore, there is an urgent need to collaborate between national health authorities and academic institutions to empower pharmacists and enhance their knowledge and skills necessary to improve the health outcomes of pregnant women.
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