Pharmacist's knowledge, attitude, and practice toward proper inhaler technique.

IF 1.8 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Journal of Public Health Research Pub Date : 2025-08-22 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI:10.1177/22799036251368440

Khansaa A Ibrahim Albaroodi

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Abstract

Introduction: Recognizing and correcting inhaler technique faults are critical for pharmacists. This study assesses the inhaler usage practices, attitudes, and knowledge among pharmacists.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 pharmacists in 2 provinces (Karbala and Najaf) from October 1, 2022, to the end of December 2022.

Results: Two hundred Iraqi pharmacists, aged 28.1 ± 4.6 years, and randomly selected from Najaf and Karbala, participated in the study. The use of inhalers was well-known to about one-third of the participants. Most participants felt that using inhalers properly impacts how well a patient responds to treatment and that pharmacists must take courses to improve their credentials as educators. About a third of the volunteers checked how inhalers were used and explained the inhale-hold technique.

Conclusion: In conclusion, pharmacists in Iraq demonstrated a fair level of knowledge and practice regarding inhaler usage techniques, with a good attitude toward teaching patients how to use their inhalers. The training programs on how to use inhalers would be beneficial in improving their healthcare services.

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药师对正确吸入器技术的知识、态度和实践。

认识和纠正吸入器技术故障对药师来说至关重要。本研究评估吸入器的使用做法，态度和药剂师之间的知识。方法：从2022年10月1日至2022年12月底，对卡尔巴拉和纳杰夫2省200名药师进行横断面研究。结果：从纳杰夫和卡尔巴拉随机抽取200名伊拉克药师参与研究，年龄28.1±4.6岁。大约三分之一的参与者知道吸入器的使用。大多数与会者认为，正确使用吸入器会影响患者对治疗的反应，药剂师必须参加课程，以提高他们作为教育者的资格。大约三分之一的志愿者检查了吸入器的使用方式，并解释了吸入保持技术。结论：总之，伊拉克的药师对吸入器的使用技术有一定的了解和实践水平，对指导患者使用吸入器有良好的态度。关于如何使用吸入器的培训方案将有助于改善他们的保健服务。

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Journal of Public Health Research PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

3.70

自引率

4.30%

发文量

116

审稿时长

10 weeks

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