Assessment Tools for Evaluating Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge on HIV Prophylaxis: A Scoping Review

IF 3.8 4区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI:10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101365

Danilo Santos de Sousa , Fernando Henrique Oliveira de Almeida , Giovanna Oliveira Santos Gonçalves , Arthur Renato Oliveira Fieto Leite , Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho , Francilene Amaral da Silva

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Abstract

Objectives

This study aimed to identify and evaluate instruments used to measure pharmacy students’ knowledge of HIV prophylaxis, focusing on both preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Virtual Health Library, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Embase. Article screening was performed independently by 2 reviewers. Studies assessing pharmacy students’ knowledge of HIV prophylaxis were included.

Findings

Eight studies involving 1,797 students, mostly from the U.S., were identified. All had a cross-sectional design, with only one assessing knowledge retention. Six assessment tools focused on PrEP, one on PEP, and one on both. While confidence in PrEP was evident, significant gaps were found in PEP awareness, prophylaxis access, and prescribing guidelines.

Summary

There is a notable shortage of assessment tools for PEP. Further research is needed to develop validated instruments for measuring knowledge and addressing educational gaps. Longitudinal studies with pre- and post-tests are crucial to evaluate educational interventions and enhance pharmacy students’ preparedness for HIV prophylaxis.

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 医学-学科教育

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4.30

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15.20%

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114

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