Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Mena Al-Ani, Mustafa Aal Yaseen, Hoor Hamidoglu, Heba M Mohamed, Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber
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Abstract
Objectives: Global concerns were focused on the improper disposal of unwanted medications and using out-of-date medicines. This study aims to assess pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding this issue, recognizing the role pharmacies can play as local collection points for the safe disposal of unwanted medications.
Methods: A cross-sectional study design including a random sample of 603 pharmacists responded to the questionnaire via face-to-face interview. Multivariate logistic regression models determined significant factors affecting the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacists.
Results: The levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices were generally low. Only 32.8% showed good knowledge, 17.7% had positive attitudes, and 32% exhibited good practices. Certain demographic factors were positively associated with higher levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices. These include male pharmacists, longer duration of experience, working in a chain pharmacy, working as a chief pharmacist, and receiving training about environmental impact and waste management.
Conclusion: This study illustrated serious gaps in knowledge and practices among community pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates regarding medicines waste reduction. Despite awareness, nearly half had poor knowledge, and best practices were inconsistently implemented. Proper educational campaigns and courses, comprehensive training, and policy interventions are essential to address these gaps.
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Future Science OA is an online, open access, peer-reviewed title from the Future Science Group. The journal covers research and discussion related to advances in biotechnology, medicine and health. The journal embraces the importance of publishing all good-quality research with the potential to further the progress of research in these fields. All original research articles will be considered that are within the journal''s scope, and have been conducted with scientific rigour and research integrity. The journal also features review articles, editorials and perspectives, providing readers with a leading source of commentary and analysis. Submissions of the following article types will be considered: -Research articles -Preliminary communications -Short communications -Methodologies -Trial design articles -Trial results (including early-phase and negative studies) -Reviews -Perspectives -Commentaries
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