Strengthening the Pharmacovigilance Programme in Nepal

Kc, Santosh; Tragulpiankit, Pramote; Gorsanam, P; Ir, Edwards; Alam, Kadir

doi:10.3126/nje.v3i1.8286

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“…Knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of the healthcare professionals about pharmacovigilance have been assessed by different studies conducted abroad; however, few studies have been conducted in Nepal. 6 Therefore, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the KAP of pharmacovigilance among practicing medical doctors at National Medical College Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pharmacovigilance among Doctors at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital Birgunj, Nepal

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Sarraf

Singh³

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Introduction: Pharmacovigilance helps in the detection and prevention of adverse effects of drugs. For the effectiveness of this program, health care professionals should report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) considering it as their moral and professional obligation. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of the doctors towards ADRs and pharmacovigilance in National Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH), a tertiary care teaching hospital situated in the Narayani zone. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of four parts; first part included a demographic profile of participants, the second part consisted of ten questions for the assessment of the knowledge about pharmacovigilance, third part comprised of six questions on attitude and fourth part consisted of five questions on practice. The results were depicted in the form of percentages for each KAPs questionnaire. Results: The response rate of participants was 85.16%. Pharmacovigilance was correctly defined by 52%. Department of drug administration was responsible for monitoring ADRs in Nepal was correctly given by 80%. Only 8% had reported ADRs, although 62% had encountered an ADR in their clinical practice. Conclusion: The doctors at NMCTH had a poor KAP towards pharmacovigilance and educational intervention is needed for the proper functioning of this program.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pharmacovigilance among Doctors at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital Birgunj, Nepal

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“…In Nepal, although pharmacovigilance concepts are integrated into university undergraduate curricula, inadequate information exists regarding ADR reporting (8) . Undergraduate health sciences students, being future healthcare professionals, stand at the forefront of medication administration and patient care (9).…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Health Sciences students on Pharmacovigilance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Nepal

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2023

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This study aims to assess and compare the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding pharmacovigilance among students enrolled in various health sciences colleges across Nepal.A cross-sectional study employing a questionnaire-based approach was undertaken to gather data from currently enrolled health sciences students in Nepal. To facilitate data collection, an online survey utilizing Google Forms was deployed, with the survey link disseminated through email and social media, accompanied by a clear elucidation of the study's objectives. Ethical approval was granted by the Institutional Review Committee (IRC) of MadanBhandari Academy of Health Sciences,Hetauda, Nepal. A total of 231 healthcare students took part in the study, with 4 participants failing to complete the survey. Among the participants, approximately 61% (n = 141) were pursuing pharmacy degrees, 13.9% (n = 32) were in nursing programs, 13% (n = 30) were studying public health, and 3.5% (n = 8) were medical students. Notably, the majority of participants were female, accounting for 66.2% of the respondents.Upon evaluating the mean scores, it was observed that pharmacy students exhibited a good level of knowledge (mean score of 7.7) and public health students displayed a positive attitude (mean score of 6±3.52), when compared to their counterparts in different health sciences professions.The study findings indicate lower level of knowledge, attitude, and perception of pharmacovigilance among students. Consequently, the study underscores the importance of robust efforts to enhance awareness and augment student knowledge. This can be achieved through consistent sensitization programs, training initiatives, and prompt feedback. Implementing such strategies emerges as a critical approach to bolstering the spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) within healthcare facilities, directed towards the relevant authorities.

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Pharmacovigilance Practices and Activities

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2018

Social and Administrative Aspects of Pharmacy in Low- And Middle-Income Countries

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Strengthening the Pharmacovigilance Programme in Nepal

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pharmacovigilance among Doctors at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital Birgunj, Nepal

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pharmacovigilance among Doctors at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital Birgunj, Nepal

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Health Sciences students on Pharmacovigilance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Nepal

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