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Assessing anti-doping knowledge among Taiwanese pharmacists
Yun-Chen Lee1, Chung-Yu Chen1, Ya-Yun Cheng2
1School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan.
Taiwanese pharmacists show moderate anti-doping knowledge, with younger professionals and those in specific regions demonstrating higher awareness. Targeted education is needed, especially regarding Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) risks.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
Background:
- Taiwan's widespread use of Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) poses a risk of inadvertent doping for athletes.
- Pharmacy professionals play a crucial role in advising athletes on safe medication use.
- Understanding pharmacists' anti-doping knowledge is vital for athlete protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the anti-doping knowledge and educational needs of pharmacists in Taiwan.
- To identify factors influencing pharmacists' anti-doping knowledge.
- To inform the development of targeted anti-doping education programs.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online questionnaire survey was distributed to registered pharmacists in Taiwan.
- The survey covered demographics, knowledge of prohibited substances, and doping control understanding.
- Data from 491 respondents were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists reported moderate anti-doping knowledge (average score 37.2/51).
- Younger pharmacists exhibited significantly higher knowledge scores.
- Awareness of prohibited substances like furosemide and CHM-based higenamine was low (38% and 7%, respectively).
Conclusions:
- Anti-doping knowledge among Taiwanese pharmacists is varied, necessitating tailored educational interventions.
- Future anti-doping education should focus on specific substances, including those found in CHM.
- Research-based educational activities are recommended to enhance pharmacist preparedness in anti-doping advisory roles.
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