Pharmacists Awareness of Covid-19 and Its Symptoms in King Hussein Hospital at RMS, Jordan
Journal: International Research Journal of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences (IRJPMS) (Vol.5, No. 2)Publication Date: 2022-03-15
Authors : Nada Al Azab Mai Falahat Esraa Alawneh Raya Adaileh Farah Adaileh;
Page : 56-58
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Abstract
: Corona virus (COVID-19) first detected in China at the end of 2019 and many cases of deaths related to the virus have been described worldwide. Pharmacists show an important role in assigning precise information about the virus to the community. The aim of this study is to evaluate the Awareness and knowledge among Pharmacists and co pharmacists working at (KHMH) about COVID-19 and symptoms associated with the infection. Methods: A questionnaire will be distributed to pharmacists and pharmacist assistants working in the hospital. The questionnaire is divided into two parts, the first part is concerned with the topographic information of the participants, while the second part consists of a set of questions concerned with the knowledge and experience of the participants and their information about the nature of the disease and the virus and its symptoms. The results will be analyzed using SSPS software version 21. Results: A total of 100 pharmacists and pharmacist assistants participated in the questionnaire, the majority of whom were female (n = 66), (62%) of the participants were between the ages of 30-39, (79%) were married, the majority hold a bachelor's degree by (69%). There is a commitment of wearing mask, with a significant difference (24.82% and 48.18% p=.0001). Most of the participants have a good and updated data about corona virus and how the virus transmitted (89%). Conclusion: From this study, we conclude that pharmacists and pharmacist assistants at King Hussein Hospital have sufficient awareness of this global epidemic and its accompanying symptoms. This positive and high level of knowledge affects the rest of the people working and not working in this health sector in a positive way
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