Vaccination Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Educational Needs of Pharmacists in Singapore: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Singapore pharmacists have average vaccination knowledge and confidence, hindering adult immunization efforts. Enhanced training is crucial to improve their role in vaccine advocacy and patient education.
Area Of Science
- Pharmacy Practice
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
Background
- Suboptimal adult vaccination coverage in Singapore linked to limited recommendations and misconceptions.
- Existing research on pharmacists' vaccination roles is primarily from overseas, with a gap in Singaporean data.
- This study addresses the need to understand Singaporean pharmacists' vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and training requirements.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess the current vaccination knowledge among pharmacists in Singapore.
- To evaluate pharmacists' attitudes towards providing vaccination services.
- To identify educational needs for pharmacists to enhance vaccination services.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- An anonymous online survey was administered to pharmacists across various practice settings.
- Data on knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and practice frequency were collected.
Main Results
- Pharmacists demonstrated average vaccination knowledge, confidence, and service provision frequency.
- A significant majority (74.3%) recognized their role as vaccine advocates.
- Discomfort with injections and knowledge gaps were identified as primary barriers.
Conclusions
- Pharmacists acknowledge their vital role in vaccine advocacy.
- Inadequate training contributes to average vaccination knowledge, confidence, and practice.
- Continuous professional education is essential to bolster pharmacists' capacity for vaccination services.
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