Cancer health promotion in Ghana: A survey of community pharmacists' perception and barriers.

ABSTRACT

METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using electronic questionnaire to assess the perception and perceived barriers of Ghanaian community pharmacists towards provision of cancer health promotion. KEY FINDINGS: The majority of community pharmacists (77.30%) believe that cancer health promotion is an important part of their daily practice. The survey participants were more likely to have a positive perception of the role of the pharmacist if they were older, male, Christian, or had completed the PharmD program (p < 0.05 for all parameters). Lack of cancer educational materials (69%) was the major perceived barrier in providing cancer health promotion services. CONCLUSION: Ghanaian community pharmacists recognise to play an important role in the provision of cancer health promotion service.