Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding erectile dysfunction disease and its medications among community pharmacy technicians in Mogadishu Somalia.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
; 80: 104134, 2022 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual dysfunction worldwide. This study is the first reported from Somalia to the best of our knowledge.Objective:
The current study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding erectile dysfunction disease and its medications among community pharmacy technicians in Mogadishu, Somalia.Method:
The current is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted among pharmacy technicians in Mogadishu to assess their KAP regarding erectile dysfunction disease and its medications. A convenient sampling technique was used. A structured questionnaire contained 45 questions, including; demographic characteristics (4 items), the knowledge of erectile dysfunction disease and its medications (18 items), attitudes (5 items), and practice (15 items) were assessed among technicians. A total of 200 respondents participated in the study.Results:
Knowledge. 79 and 72.5% of technicians comprehended the condition of ED and whom it affects; however, about half did not know the underlying risk factors and complications associated with PDE5 inhibitors. Attitude 77-85% of technicians believe medication requires prescriptions, medications may have complications, and quality medications are essential. Practice 64% of technicians give ED medication with prescriptions, and 85% do not consult a physician. 64.5% of technicians always provide the same type of medication, and 63% do not give the same dose to each client. About half of the technicians also vend herbal medicines to clients, such as honey, fish, and sea urchins.Conclusion:
The findings of this study suggest pharmacy technicians have some knowledge, although not sufficient for understanding the risks and complications of medications. Technicians did not engage in good standard practices despite this knowledge and attitudes. These findings highlight the need for regulations to support good practice among pharmacy technicians and the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines in Mogadishu by establishing the National Medicine Regulatory Authority.
And practice; Attitude; BPH, Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Community; ED, Erectile dysfunction; Erectile dysfunction; KAP, knowledge; Knowledge; MDR, multidrug-resistant; Malpractice; PDE5I, Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor; Pharmacy; SD, Standard deviation; XDR, extensively drug-resistant; attitude, and practice
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Ann Med Surg (Lond)
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2022
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Somalia
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