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Knowledge Gap or Prepared Force? Exploring United Arab Emirates Pharmacy Students and Pharmacists' Monkeypox
Razan I Nassar1, Alhareth Ahmad2, Iman A Basheti3
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2024
Summary
Pharmacists in the UAE show awareness of mpox but have varying knowledge and confidence in diagnosing and managing cases. Targeted education is needed to improve their preparedness for mpox outbreaks.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreak a global health emergency.
- Engaging healthcare providers like pharmacists is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
- Assessing pharmacist knowledge on mpox is vital for developing response plans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge and preparedness of pharmacy students and pharmacists in the UAE concerning the mpox outbreak.
- To identify gaps in understanding and confidence regarding mpox diagnosis and management among pharmacy professionals.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 388 pharmacy students and pharmacists in the UAE.
- Survey content validity was confirmed by independent researchers.
- Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics.
Main Results:
- Participants primarily used WHO reports for mpox information, with varied knowledge scores.
- Older participants and females demonstrated higher overall knowledge scores.
- Confidence in diagnosing (31.0%) and managing (34.6%) mpox cases was low; misconceptions about COVID-19 links were noted.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists and pharmacy students in the UAE possess awareness of mpox but exhibit significant variability in knowledge and confidence.
- Educational interventions are recommended to bolster pharmacists' understanding and readiness for mpox prevention and management.
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