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Muna Barakat, Samar Thiab, Rana Abu Farha, Anas O Alshweiki, Roa'a Thaher, Asem Alsughaier, Diana Malaeb
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背景:含皮质类固醇的药物以各种形式广泛存在,包括外用、注射和吸入制剂。由于安全性不确定,包括药剂师在内的医疗服务提供者在配发这类药物时常常表示担忧。本横断面研究评估了约旦药剂师对含皮质类固醇药物的认识、态度和恐惧心理:结果:研究显示,皮肤病和呼吸系统疾病是处方含皮质类固醇药物的主要适应症。药剂师的病人报告最多的副作用包括食欲增加、糖尿病和皮肤变薄。药剂师的知识水平普遍可以接受,中位数为 9.0(满分 11.0)(IQR = 3.0)。超过三分之二的药剂师(69.9%)达到了知识高分(布卢姆分界点≥ 8.8)。然而,只有 55.7% 的药剂师知道皮质类固醇可能会引起情绪变化。高恐惧症得分,尤其是关于血压升高和骨质疏松风险的得分,表明药剂师对皮质类固醇的配药有所保留。有趣的是,与城市地区和社区药房的药剂师相比,农村地区药剂师的知识得分较低,而在社区药房以外工作的药剂师的恐惧症得分也较低:尽管药剂师的知识水平普遍较高,但这项研究强调了约旦药剂师对皮质类固醇配药的恐惧心理,尤其是对血压升高和骨质疏松症风险的担忧。这表明可能需要有针对性的教育干预措施和支持系统,以增强药剂师的信心,优化皮质类固醇的使用,同时将相关风险降至最低。
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An evaluation of pharmacists' general attitudes, knowledge, and phobias regarding medications that include corticosteroids: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Corticosteroid-containing medications are widely accessible in various forms, including topical, injectable, and inhaled formulations. Due to uncertain safety profiles, healthcare providers, including pharmacists, often express apprehension when dispensing these drugs. This cross-sectional study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and phobia of Jordanian pharmacists regarding corticosteroid-containing medications.

Methods: Conducted through a self-administered online questionnaire.

Results: the study reveals that dermatological conditions and respiratory disorders are the primary indications for prescribing corticosteroid-containing drugs. The most reported side effects among pharmacists' patients include increased appetite, diabetes, and skin thinning. Pharmacists generally exhibit acceptable knowledge, with a median score of 9.0 out of 11.0 (IQR = 3.0). Over two-thirds of pharmacists (69.9%) achieve a high knowledge score (Bloom's cut-off point ≥ 8.8). However, only 55.7% are aware that corticosteroids may induce mood changes. High phobia scores, particularly concerning increased blood pressure and osteoporosis risks, indicate pharmacist reservations in corticosteroid dispensing. Interestingly, pharmacists in rural areas display lower knowledge scores, while those working outside community pharmacies exhibit lower phobia scores compared to their counterparts in urban areas and community pharmacies, respectively.

Conclusion: Despite generally good knowledge levels, the study underscores high phobia scores among Jordanian pharmacists regarding corticosteroid dispensing, particularly due to concerns about blood pressure elevation and osteoporosis risks. This suggests a potential need for targeted educational interventions and support systems to enhance pharmacist confidence and optimize corticosteroid usage while minimizing associated risks.

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