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Harahsheh MM, Mukattash TL, Al-Shatnawi S, Abu-Farha R, Abuhammad S, D'Arcy D, Jarab A. Community Pharmacists' Current Practice and Educational Needs in Breastfeeding Support in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Hum Lact 2024; 40:132-142. [PMID: 37994528 DOI: 10.1177/08903344231206394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Improving breastfeeding practices is a worldwide priority. Pharmacists have the opportunity to actively promote breastfeeding and educate parents as well as the general public about its benefits. RESEARCH AIMS The aims of this study are to investigate Jordanian pharmacists' present breastfeeding support practices and perceptions regarding their need for education and training in breastfeeding support. METHODS To examine sociodemographic characteristics of community pharmacists in Jordan and their current breastfeeding support practices and educational needs, a descriptive cross-sectional online (self-report) survey was conducted. Through social media, pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Jordan were recruited between August 2021 and February 2022. The level of breastfeeding support participants had been provided with was measured using eight items in a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 5 (Always) to 1 (Never). Each participant self-reported the frequency of advice/information given to breastfeeding women in each of these areas. Univariate and multivariable linear regression models were used to identify factors associated with the level of breastfeeding support. RESULTS Participants (N = 381) reported a high level of breastfeeding support, but expressed a need for training and education for further improvement. The breastfeeding support score of female participants was found to be 0.12 higher than that of males (Beta = 0.12, p = .02), 0.16 higher in married participants compared to non-married participants (Beta = 0.16, p = .03), and 0.10 higher in participants working in rural areas compared to those working in urban areas (Beta = 0.10, p = .04). CONCLUSION While community pharmacists generally report a high level of breastfeeding support, our findings revealed demographic differences. Attention to specific areas of need might enhance what pharmacists could offer; however, additional research would be required to guide the specific educational content.
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- Mea'ad M Harahsheh
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
- Collage of Pharmacy, Al-Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab of Emirates
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Maslat A, Al-Atoom N, Al-Najdawi M, Khaled Hassouneh L, Mashaal A, Alrashdan Y, Al-Rawashdeh NH, Elhamrawy M. DRUG MISUSE AND SELF-MEDICATION AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS IN JORDAN. POLSKI MERKURIUSZ LEKARSKI : ORGAN POLSKIEGO TOWARZYSTWA LEKARSKIEGO 2023; 51:464-474. [PMID: 38069846 DOI: 10.36740/merkur202305104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Aim: To estimate risks and prevalence of self-medication and potential abuse risk among pharmacy students in Jordanian Universities. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted with 450 students, selected using multistage sampling methods, from seven different universities. Data was collected by self-administrated questionnaires covering demographic and academic information, health-related information, use of self-medication, and pattern of self-medication among pharmacy students. RESULTS Results: Out of 394 students who answer the questions, 76.9% reported that they had usually treated themselves in case of simple cases without physician or pharmacist consultation. Most commonly used drugs among the surveyed students were Paracetamol 60%, multivitamins supplement 74.25%, and herbal products 37.2%, combination of NSAIDs and Paracetamol 20.6%, and laxatives 19.4%. Cold and flu 25.5%, headache 22.3%, abdominal pain 7.9%, gastric pain 7.9%, cold and flu, headache, abdominal pain, and gastric pain 14.9% were the main conditions which contribute to self-medication practice. It was also found that Pharmacy students were over-confident with the type of cases they could treat without referral to a specialist physician, despite knowing that some of the symptoms may be due to serious health problems. Misuse of analgesics and laxatives was clear, and there was a weakness in knowledge of the indications for the use of the most common drug. CONCLUSION Conclusions: The prevalence of self-medication among pharmacy students in Jordan is high, and medical teaching institutions need to educate students about the proper use of medicines. Strict legislation and more education on self-medication are necessary for effective use of medicines.
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- Ahmed Maslat
- DEPARTMENT OF PHARM-D, FACULTY OF PHARMACY, JADARA UNIVERSITY, AMMAN, JORDAN; DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, FACULTY OF SCIENCE, YARMOUK UNIVERSITY, IRBID, JORDAN
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- DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, INDIANA, USA
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- DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND CLINICAL PHARMACY, FACULTY OF PHARMACY, ISRA UNIVERSITY, AMMAN, JORDAN
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- DEPARTMENT OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, FACULTY OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES, ISRA UNIVERSITY, AMMAN, JORDAN
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- DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, FACULTY OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES, ISRA UNIVERSITY, AMMAN, JORDAN
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- DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY, FACULTY OF PHARMACY, AMMAN ARAB UNIVERSITY, AMMAN, JORDAN
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- DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, FACULTY OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES, MIDDLE EAST UNIVERSITY, AMMAN, JORDAN
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Tarciuc P, Pleșca DA, Duduciuc A, Gimiga N, Tătăranu E, Herdea V, Ion LM, Diaconescu S. Self-Medication Patterns during a Pandemic: A Qualitative Study on Romanian Mothers’ Beliefs toward Self-Treatment of Their Children. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10091602. [PMID: 36141214 PMCID: PMC9498749 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10091602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Self-medication represents a significant healthcare and health policy issue worldwide, both in developed and underdeveloped countries. Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic is considered a relevant context that could subtly trigger self-medication behavior because of limited access to health care services and the threat of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While the previous research conducted with quantitative methodologies reported a dramatically increased rate of self-medication around the world, qualitative inquiries on the subjective experience with self-medicine remain scarce in medical and related fields of study. For this purpose, a qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was undertaken to better understand how Romanian mothers (n = 18) applied self-treatment with their children by avoiding medical advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the COVID-19 pandemic did not affect the prevalence of self-medicine among the pediatric population as parents achieved a degree of awareness of self-treatment of their children due to the general context of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Petruța Tarciuc
- Doctoral School, “George Emil Palade’’ University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Str., 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 21 Dionisie Lupu Str., 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Clinical Department of Pediatrics, “Dr. Victor Gomoiu” Clinical Children’s Hospital, 21 Basarabia Str., 22102 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Communication and Public Relations, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, 012104 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.D.); (N.G.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Clinical Department of Pediatrics Gastroenterology, “St. Mary” Emergency Children’s Hospital, 62-64 V. Lupu Str., 700309 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.D.); (N.G.)
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- Clinical Department of Pediatrics, “Sf. Ioan cel Nou” Emergency Hospital, 720224 Suceava, Romania
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- Doctoral School, “George Emil Palade’’ University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Str., 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University of Medicine, 67A Gheorghe Petrascu Str., 031593 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University of Medicine, 67A Gheorghe Petrascu Str., 031593 Bucharest, Romania
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Alsous MM, I. Al‐Azzam S, Nusair MB, Alnahar SA, Obeidat NA. Self-medication among pregnant women attending outpatients' clinics in northern Jordan-a cross-sectional study. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2021; 9:e00735. [PMID: 33641261 PMCID: PMC7914772 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Self-medication can facilitate patients' access to medicinal products, save time, and reduce financial and health-care service use burden. On the other hand, irresponsible use of self-medications can result in adverse consequences. Self-medication is common among different demographic groups including pregnant women. In general, medicinal products might have harmful effects on mothers and baby. This study aimed to assess self-medication practices among pregnant women in the northern region of Jordan. A cross-sectional study was conducted on pregnant women attending outpatient clinics in the northern region of Jordan. Self-medication practices among the target population were assessed using a survey questionnaire that was administered through interviewer-assisted mode. Data were collected between December 2019 and September 2020, and descriptive statistics and inferential analysis were applied. A total of 1,313 pregnant women were surveyed (response rate = 95.50%). Self-medication and the use of herbal remedies were practiced by 33.10% and 32.14% of the participant, respectively. Headaches and general pains were the most frequently reported conditions treated by self-medication practice with either conventional medicinal products or herbal remedies. The gravidity (≥4) and the gestational stage (≥28 weeks) were the predictors of self-medication practice. This study showed that self-medication was not widely practiced by pregnant women in the northern region of Jordan. Disease simplicity and previous history were the main motives for self-medicating. Efforts should be made by health-care providers to address pregnant women and educate them to increase their awareness about the unsafe use of medicines and the harmful effects on fetus.
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- Mervat M. Alsous
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy PracticeFaculty of PharmacyYarmouk UniversityIrbidJordan
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- Department of Clinical PharmacyFaculty of PharmacyJordan University of Science and TechnologyIrbidJordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy PracticeFaculty of PharmacyYarmouk UniversityIrbidJordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy PracticeFaculty of PharmacyYarmouk UniversityIrbidJordan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyFaculty of MedicineJordan University of Sciences and TechnologyIrbidJordan
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Alhamad H, Abu‐Farha R, Albahar F, Jaber D. Public perceptions about pharmacists' role in prescribing, providing education and delivering medications during COVID-19 pandemic era. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e13890. [PMID: 33280210 PMCID: PMC7883239 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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COVID-19 is a pandemic disease with a significant threat to public health. Public knowledge and perception significance in tackling pandemics have been evidenced in the previous research. This study aimed to explore public perceptions about pharmacists' educational and prescribing role, and the medication delivery service provided during COVID-19 outbreak. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of Jordan using a convenient sampling technique for 10 days (15-25 May 2020). Data were collected from 578 participants who agreed to fill the questionnaire, which was distributed online. The questionnaire items were piloted using face validity and reliability. Participants showed a positive perception about the impact of pharmacists and pharmacy services provided during COVID-19 outbreak. More than half of the participants (61.1%) believed that pharmacists could prescribe over-the-counter medications, and only 15.7% believed that pharmacists could prescribe both over-the-counter and prescribed medications. Linear regression was performed to assess the factors that affect the participants' perception of pharmacists' prescribing and educational role and delivering medication during COVID-19. Females have lower perception scores towards medication delivery services compared with males (P value = .008). However, male participants, those aged less than 50 years, those with postgraduate degrees and those from non-medical profession showed a significantly higher perception score towards the impact of pharmacists and pharmacy services provided during COVID-19 outbreak compared with others (P value < .05 for all). This study indicates that the public positively endorsed the impact of the educational role of the pharmacist, medication delivery services and extending pharmacists' prescribing authority during COVID-19 pandemic. Also, findings from this study provide a platform to examine the perception of the public towards pandemic diseases and inform policy decision-makers to react by updating their regulation to allow extending pharmacy services and prescribing role during COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Hamza Alhamad
- Department of Clinical PharmacyFaculty of PharmacyZarqa UniversityZarqaJordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and TherapeuticsFaculty of PharmacyApplied Science Private UniversityAmmanJordan
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- Department of Clinical PharmacyFaculty of PharmacyZarqa UniversityZarqaJordan
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- Department of Clinical PharmacyFaculty of PharmacyZarqa UniversityZarqaJordan
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Smarczewski MAP, Osternack KT, Garlet QI, Oliveira CS, Mello RG. Systematic review and single-centre toxicology study identified analgesics and benzodiazepines as the main causes of paediatric medication poisoning. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:1056-1065. [PMID: 32780463 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This study evaluated medication poisoning in paediatric patients through a systematic review and a retrospective documentary analysis in a Brazilian toxicological centre. METHODS The data were systematically collected on PubMed, Scopus and SciELO databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. We included epidemiologic and prevalence studies that were published in English or Portuguese from 2013 to 2017 and covered paediatric patients. The retrospective incidence study was carried out in a Brazilian toxicological centre and was a documentary analysis of paediatric medication poisoning cases from 2005 to 2015. RESULTS The systematic review comprised 13 papers covering 895 206 poisoning cases from six different countries. The main agents of intoxication were analgesics and antihistamines. The eight papers that explored the reasons for the poisonings showed that 93% of those 762 863 cases were accidental. The Brazilian toxicological centre recorded 443 paediatric patients poisoned by medication such as benzodiazepines, analgesics and antibiotics and found that 63.2% were accidental. However, it agreed with the global findings in many other aspects. CONCLUSION The systematic review showed a sustained number of paediatric medication toxicity cases worldwide and the key findings were broadly reflected by the retrospective study carried out in the Brazilian toxicological centre.
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- Mary Anne P. Smarczewski
- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
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- Universidade Católica de PelotasFaculdade de Medicina Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
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Muhardi L, Aw MM, Hasosah M, Ng RT, Chong SY, Hegar B, Toro-Monjaraz E, Darma A, Cetinkaya M, Chow CM, Kudla U, Vandenplas Y. A Narrative Review on the Update in the Prevalence of Infantile Colic, Regurgitation, and Constipation in Young Children: Implications of the ROME IV Criteria. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:778747. [PMID: 35071132 PMCID: PMC8767117 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.778747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Regurgitation, colic, and constipation are frequently reported Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) in the first few years of life. In 2016, the diagnostic criteria for FGIDs were changed from ROME III to ROME IV. This review assesses the prevalence of the most frequent FGIDs (colic, regurgitation and constipation) among children aged 0-5 years after the introduction of the later criteria. Articles published from January 1, 2016 to May 1, 2021 were retrieved from PubMed and Google Scholar using relevant keywords. A total of 12 articles were further analyzed based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. This review consists of two studies (17%) from the Middle East, three (25%) from Asia, two (17%) from the USA, three (25%) from Europe, and one (8%) from Africa. Three studies (25%) were based on data obtained from healthcare professionals, while the rest were parent or caregiver reports. About half of the retrieved studies used the ROME IV criteria. Among infants aged 0-6 months, the reported prevalence of colic ranged between 10-15%, whilst that of regurgitation was 33.9%, and constipation was 1.5%. Among infants aged 0-12 months, the reported prevalence of regurgitation and constipation were 3.4-25.9% and 1.3-17.7%, respectively. The reported prevalence of constipation was 1.3-26% among children aged 13-48 months and 13% among children aged 4-18 years. Despite the large variations due to differences in diagnostic criteria, study respondents and age group, the prevalence of infantile colic was higher, while that for infantile regurgitation and constipation were similar using the ROME IV or III criteria.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pediatric, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Malaysia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Unit of Physiology and Gastrointestinal Motility, Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Neonatology, Health Sciences University, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Virtus Medical Group, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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Kolukisa T, Ozturk Sahin O. Health Beliefs Regarding Medicine Use of Mothers Whose Children Are Hospitalized in a University Hospital and Knowledge and Practices of Mothers Towards Rational Use of Medicines in Their Children. EURASIAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2020090406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim: This study was carried out to determine the health beliefs of mothers with children hospitalized at a university hospital regarding medicine use and their knowledge and practices towards rational use of medicines in the children.
Methods: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The study was conducted between 15 July and 15 October 2018 at the Karabük University Research and Training Hospital with 260 mothers. A Participant Information Form and the Drug Use Health Beliefs Scale were used as the data collection tools.
Results: It was determined that only 10.8% (n=28) of the mothers had knowledge about rational use of medicines. The mothers’ Drug Use Health Beliefs Scale total mean score was 150.91 ± 15.13. 93.5% (n=243) of the mothers used antipyretics, whereas only 17.7% (n=43) of them used antipyretics recommended by a doctor. The mothers who read the package inserts of medicine had a significantly higher mean scale score than those who did not.
Conclusion: The mothers had insufficient knowledge on rational use of medicines, but their health beliefs related to prescription medicine use were high. However, the mothers used antipyretic, analgesic, antibiotic and cough medicines in their children without consulting a doctor, whereas the majority of them used particularly antipyretics without a doctor’s recommendation.
Keywords: rational use of medicines, Drug Use Health Beliefs Scale, children, mothers
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Nusair MB, Arabyat R, Mukattash TL, Alhamad H, Abu Ghaida MT, Momani MY. Pharmacists' Perspectives on Providing the Influenza Vaccine in Community Pharmacies: A Qualitative Study. Healthc Policy 2020; 13:2179-2187. [PMID: 33116996 PMCID: PMC7585546 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s265133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose The objective of this study was to explore community pharmacists’ views on providing influenza vaccine administration services in community pharmacies in Jordan. Methods The current study is a cross-sectional exploratory study conducted using semi-structured telephone interviews. The semi-structured interview schedule was developed by the researchers and comprised open-ended questions aligned with the study objectives. The telephone interviews were recorded and fully transcribed, and the transcripts were quantitatively coded following a generic qualitative approach. Results A total of 19 pharmacists took part in this study. Eight participants (42.1%) reported that they had administered the influenza vaccine during their practice. The three overarching themes which described the participating pharmacists’ views towards providing influenza vaccine administration services in community pharmacies were benefits, enablers, and barriers. The reported benefits included enhanced therapeutic relationships with patients and increased patient accessibility to vaccines. The majority of the participants indicated that they would be more willing to provide influenza vaccine administration if they received the support they needed from the Jordan Pharmacists Association, third-party insurance companies, and drug stores. Further, from the participants’ perspectives, the main barriers to this change in practice were physicians, regulations, and lack of sufficient training. Conclusion Overall, the participating pharmacists had positive attitudes towards administering the influenza vaccine in community pharmacies. The participants highlighted the need for support from regulatory bodies and stakeholders to change the current scope of practice in Jordan. Moreover, the study highlighted the need to incorporate vaccine administration in the curricula used to train new pharmacy graduates.
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- Mohammad B Nusair
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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Nusair MB, Hijazi BM, Jalaileh RA, Naji EA, Mohd HA. Pharmacists' readiness to adopt prescribing authority in Jordan. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/jphs.12355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objectives
The overall objective of this study is to assess the views and attitudes of Jordanian pharmacists on expanded pharmacist prescribing role.
Methods
A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted using a web-based questionnaire. Pharmacists were invited to take part in this study through pharmacists' Facebook groups for pharmacists in Jordan. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data in addition to the t-test to compare the mean difference of support levels toward supplementary and independent prescribing.
Key findings
A total of 521 pharmacists took part in this study. The majority of respondents (n = 482; 92.5%) believe that pharmacists in Jordan should have an expanded prescribing role. Respondents were significantly in favour of supplementary prescribing (P < 0.05) than independent prescribing for various medical condition (e.g. diabetes and asthma). Respondents identified securing more roles in healthcare (n = 464; 89%) and increasing pharmacy profits (n = 420; 80.7%) as key facilitators to adopt this new role. Whereas inadequate training in the diagnosis of disease (n = 457; 87.7%), and inadequate training in patient assessment and monitoring (n = 453; 86.9%) were reported as the most likely barriers.
Conclusion
Overall, Jordanian pharmacists strongly supported the expanded prescribing role and favoured supplementary prescribing for chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes). The study highlighted the need for additional training in various areas (e.g. diagnosing and managing some clinical conditions) to prepare Jordanian pharmacists for this new role.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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Mukattash TL, Alkhatatbeh MJ, Andrawos S, Jarab AS, AbuFarha RK, Nusair MB. Parental self‐medication of antibiotics for children in Jordan. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/jphs.12331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Tareq L. Mukattash
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy Jordan University of Science and Technology Irbid Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy Jordan University of Science and Technology Irbid Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy Jordan University of Science and Technology Irbid Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy Jordan University of Science and Technology Irbid Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics Faculty of Pharmacy Applied Science Private University Amman Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice Faculty of Pharmacy Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan
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