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Patient Perceptions on Receiving Vaccination Services through Community Pharmacies.
Anna Kowalczuk1, Alexandre Wong2, Kevin Chung2
1National Institute of Medicine, 00-725 Warsaw, Poland.
Summary
Patients view community pharmacies as accessible and convenient locations for vaccinations. A pharmacist's recommendation significantly increases vaccination likelihood, easing healthcare burdens.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
Background:
- Pharmacists are recognized public health professionals.
- Since 2021, certified pharmacists can administer COVID-19 vaccines.
- Patient perceptions of pharmacy-based vaccination services are key.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient perceptions of receiving vaccinations in community pharmacies.
- To understand patient willingness to utilize pharmacy vaccination services.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous questionnaire distributed online via patient organizations in 2021.
- 1062 patients participated in the survey.
Main Results:
- 85.3% of patients found community pharmacies more accessible than outpatient clinics.
- 61% believed pharmacy vaccinations would be less time-consuming.
- 29.5% would get vaccinated upon a pharmacist's recommendation.
- 56% felt pharmacy vaccinations would reduce healthcare system burden.
Conclusions:
- Polish patients generally have a positive attitude towards pharmacy-based vaccination services.
- Community pharmacies are perceived as an effective channel for combating infectious diseases through vaccination.
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