Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacists Regarding Eco-friendly Pharmaceutical Practices at the Biggest General Hospital in Kafr Elsheikh Governorate, Egypt | ||
| Journal of High Institute of Public Health | ||
| Article 2, Volume 54, Issue 3, December 2024, Pages 105-114 PDF (356.84 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jhiph.2024.423537 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohamed F. Hussein* 1; Israa M. Jad2; Ebtisam M. Fetohy3; Aleya H. El-Zoka1; Noha S. Moustafa4 | ||
| 1Department of Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| 2Fellow of Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| 3Department of Health Administration and Behavioral Sciences, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| 4Department of Primary Health Care, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Environmental exposure to pollutants resulting from inadequate pharmacist practices can have negative effects on health and environment. Objective(s): The current study aimed to assess pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices at the biggest General Hospital in Kafr Elsheikh governorate regarding eco-friendly measures. Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data from 98 hospital pharmacists using a predesigned, structured questionnaire to assess their knowledge and attitudes regarding eco-friendly pharmaceuticals. Besides, an observational checklist was designed and used to assess their eco-friendly practices. Results: Most pharmacists demonstrated poor knowledge (56.2%), neutral attitudes (82.7%), and poor practices (45.9%).. Older pharmacists and those with more experience demonstrated significantly higher knowledge score (p < 0.001). Poor knowledge significantly increased the odds of poor eco-friendly pharmacy practices (p=0.015). Conclusion: The majority of the pharmacists in Kafr El Sheikh General Hospital had insufficient knowledge and poor practices regarding eco-friendly pharmaceutical practices. Older pharmacists with more experience generally exhibited better knowledge and practices in eco-friendly pharmacy than younger pharmacists. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Environmental pollution; green pharmacy; pharmacists; pharmaceutical waste; sustainable healthcare | ||
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