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Emily J Zielinski1, Todd A Walroth1, Kala L Sanders1
1Department of Pharmacy, Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Pharmacist education significantly improved knowledge and comfort in prescribing self-administered contraception, addressing unintended pregnancy. Training is crucial for pharmacists to effectively provide birth control services.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology and Reproductive Health
- Health Services Research
- Pharmacy Practice
Background:
- High unintended pregnancy rates in the U.S. persist despite national goals for increased birth control access.
- Recent legislation in Indiana allows pharmacists to prescribe self-administered contraception, yet uptake remains limited.
- A gap exists in understanding pharmacists' readiness for implementing contraceptive prescribing protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess pharmacists' comfort and knowledge levels regarding contraceptive care before and after an educational intervention.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a formal education program on pharmacist-driven contraceptive prescribing.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study at an academic medical center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Pharmacist surveys administered pre- and post- a formal education program in November-December 2023.
- Analysis of 30 paired surveys assessing knowledge and comfort with contraceptive prescribing.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in composite scores (knowledge and comfort) from pre- to post-survey (median 38 to 86, P < .001).
- Overall correct knowledge scores improved from 40% to 70% (P < .001).
- Comfort level scores rose substantially from 36% to 95% (P < .001).
Conclusions:
- Formal education programs effectively enhance pharmacists' knowledge and comfort in prescribing contraception.
- Targeted training is essential for successful implementation of pharmacist-led contraceptive services.
- Health systems can leverage similar educational initiatives to improve reproductive healthcare access and equity.
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