一线药剂师:沙特阿拉伯乳腺癌筛查推广的知识、态度和障碍的横断面研究。

IF 0.9 4区 医学 Q4 ONCOLOGY
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在沙特阿拉伯,乳腺癌仍然是一个主要的公共卫生问题,筛查率低,诊断较晚。社区药剂师是可获得的医疗保健提供者,可以在促进乳腺癌筛查方面发挥关键作用。然而,人们对他们的知识、态度以及与筛查推广相关的感知障碍知之甚少。本研究旨在评估沙特社区药剂师在促进乳腺癌筛查方面的知识、态度和障碍,并确定更高知识水平的预测因素。方法采用经验证的结构化问卷,对沙特阿拉伯382名社区药师进行横断面研究。该调查评估了人口统计信息、对乳腺癌的认识、对促进筛查的态度以及感知到的障碍。数据分析采用卡方检验、Spearman相关检验和逻辑回归。结果73.6%的药师知识得分≥50%(23道题中答对11道以上),但仍有相当比例(41.3%)的药师错误地认为乳房大小与癌症风险相关。虽然药剂师普遍表现出积极的态度,但约30%的药剂师不认为促进乳腺癌筛查是他们职责的一部分。重要的障碍包括是否有足够的人员,是否有足够的时间进行咨询,以及是否有机会获得教育材料。逻辑回归发现,女性患者较少和不参加癌症意识活动是癌症认知水平较低的预测因素。结论药师虽有适度的知识和积极的态度,但结构性和教育上的障碍阻碍了药师积极参与乳腺癌筛查推广工作。有针对性的教育举措,更好的资源获取和整合到国家筛查战略是至关重要的,以优化药剂师的贡献早期发现的努力。
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Pharmacists at the frontline: A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to breast cancer screening promotion in Saudi Arabia.

BackgroundBreast cancer remains a major public health concern in Saudi Arabia, with low screening rates and late-stage diagnoses. Community pharmacists are accessible healthcare providers who could play a key role in promoting breast cancer screening. However, little is known about their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers related to screening promotion. This study aimed to assess Saudi community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to breast cancer screening promotion and to identify predictors of higher knowledge levels.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 382 community pharmacists in Saudi Arabia using a validated, structured questionnaire. The survey assessed demographic information, knowledge of breast cancer, attitudes toward screening promotion, and perceived barriers. Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests, Spearman's correlation, and logistic regression.ResultsAlthough 73.6% of pharmacists achieved knowledge scores ≥ 50% (answering more than 11 out of 23 questions correctly), A considerable proportion (41.3%) incorrectly believed that breast size is associated with cancer risk. While pharmacists generally exhibited positive attitudes, about 30% did not view breast cancer screening promotion as part of their role. Significant barriers included the availability of enough personnel, having sufficient time for counseling, and access to educational materials. Logistic regression identified seeing fewer female patients and not attending cancer awareness events as predictors of lower knowledge.ConclusionsDespite moderate knowledge and positive attitudes, structural and educational barriers hinder pharmacists' active involvement in breast cancer screening promotion. Targeted educational initiatives, better resource access, and integration into national screening strategies are essential to optimize pharmacists' contributions to early detection efforts.

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期刊介绍: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to educating health professionals about providing pharmaceutical care to patients with cancer. It is the official publication of the International Society for Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP). Publishing pertinent case reports and consensus guidelines...
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