Pharmacists' knowledge, attitude and perception towards prevention and management of diabetes macrovascular complications

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dc.contributor.authorDavid, E.A.
dc.contributor.authorAderemi-Williams, R.I.
dc.contributor.authorNasiru, I.Y.
dc.contributor.authorAbah, I.O.
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-11T10:47:53Z
dc.date.available2019-12-11T10:47:53Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionStaff publicationsen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Diabetes Macrovascular Complications (DMVCs) are reportedly responsible for 65% of deaths among diabetes patients. The possession of appropriate knowledge and attitude/perception towards the prevention and management of DMVCs by healthcare professionals can impact on the care of diabetic patients. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between December, 2014 and February, 2015, among Pharmacists in Jos metropolis using a self administered questionnaire. Factors associated with Pharmacists' knowledge, attitude and perception regarding prevention and management of DMVCs were assessed. Results: A total of 147 Pharmacists, mostly males (59%), in the age range of 30-39 years (46.3%), and working in the hospital setting (52%) took part in the survey. Overall, 67% of the respondents had adequate general knowledge of diabetes. The knowledge and attitude regarding prevention and management of DMVCs were poor; (22% & 46% respectively). Appropriate attitude/perception towards prevention and management of DMVCs was significantly associated with the knowledge of DMVCs; p =0.004. Males had a higher knowledge of risk factors compared to females (57.5% versus 35.4%, p =0.01), while the knowledge of prevention and management of DMVCs was significantly higher among hospital and community pharmacists compared to those in industry and academic setting (P =0.03). Conclusion: Knowledge and attitude/perception regarding the prevention and management of DMVCs was poor among pharmacists in Jos metropolis. Continuous professional education and training interventions to improve Pharmacists' knowledge and attitude/perception towards prevention and management of DMVCs will equip pharmacists to contribute to improving treatment outcomes of diabetic patients.en_US
dc.identifier.citationDavid, E.A., Aderemi-Williams, R.I., Nasiru, I.Y. and Abah, I.O. (2016). Pharmacists' knowledge, attitude and perception towards prevention and management of diabetes macrovascular complications. Highland Medical Research Journal, 16(1).en_US
dc.identifier.issn1596-2407
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.ajol.info › index.php › hmrj › article › view
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7077
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherHighland Medical Research Journalen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesHighland Medical Research Journal;Vol.16(1)
dc.subjectPharmacistsen_US
dc.subjectDiabetes mellitusen_US
dc.subjectMacrovascularcomplicationsen_US
dc.subjectPerceptionen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::PHARMACYen_US
dc.titlePharmacists' knowledge, attitude and perception towards prevention and management of diabetes macrovascular complicationsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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