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Pharmacogenetics Education for Pharmacy Students: Measuring Knowledge and Attitude Changes.
Ahmad R Alsayed1, Mays Abu Ajamieh2, Mais Melhem3
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
|October 6, 2025
Summary
Pharmacy students in Jordan showed improved knowledge and attitudes toward pharmacogenetics (PGx) education after a 14-week intervention. The study highlights the importance of integrating PGx into pharmacy curricula for personalized medicine.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacogenetics and Personalized Medicine
- Pharmacy Education
- Genetics and Drug Response
Background:
- Pharmacogenetics (PGx) education is crucial for pharmacists to deliver personalized medicine.
- Understanding student knowledge and attitudes is key to effective curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess changes in pharmacy students' knowledge and attitudes regarding pharmacogenetics (PGx) education in Jordan.
- To evaluate the impact of a PGx educational intervention on student perceptions and understanding.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative pre- and post-tests for 95 pharmacy students.
- Administered surveys before and after a 14-week educational intervention.
- Conducted focus group discussions to explore student perceptions of PGx.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in students' understanding of genetic influence on medication response (66.3% vs 45.3%).
- Increased agreement on the correlation between gene variants and drug side effects (72.6% vs 45.3%).
- Higher acceptance of PGx integration into pharmacy practice and education post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- The PGx educational intervention effectively enhanced students' knowledge and attitudes.
- Emphasizes the necessity of incorporating PGx into pharmacy curricula to prepare students for personalized medicine.
- Students recommended mandatory and earlier PGx course integration for practical application.
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