Women in pharmacy

Janzen, Donica; Fitzpatrick, Kerry; Jensen, Karen; Suveges, Linda G.

doi:10.1177/1715163513481323

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“…The relatively balanced gender distribution is encouraging, as it suggests that the pharmacy profession is attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds, with 53.5% females and 46.5% males. This aligns with previous research emphasizing the diversity and equal opportunities present in the field or any potential implications of empowering the number of women in the profession [30].…”

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confidence: 89%

Financial indicators utilization among community pharmacists: A comprehensive study for pharmacy management

Abu Assab,

Hasan,

Alhamad

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background The financial management of community pharmacies is a critical aspect of healthcare delivery, as pharmacists often operate as healthcare providers and business managers. Understanding pharmacists’ awareness, perceptions, and practices related to financial indicators is essential for effective pharmacy management. There is a paucity of research addressing this issue regionally and locally. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the perceptions and utilization of financial indicators among community pharmacists in Jordan and identify demographic and contextual factors influencing their financial practices. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted, surveying 353 community pharmacists from various regions of Jordan. The developed and validated survey assessed demographic characteristics, utilizations of financial indicators, and perceptions of their significance. Pharmacists were queried about their financial practices, including the use of various financial indicators. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used to portray the study’s findings. Results The study included a diverse group of community pharmacists in terms of demographic characteristics. Most pharmacists exhibited awareness of financial indicators, with a higher awareness of profitability and liquidity indicators. Pharmacists generally had positive perceptions of the importance of these indicators in daily practice. High agreement was observed in financial practices, including following up on payables and receivables, monitoring changes in monthly revenue, and preparing income statements. There was significant variation in the utilization and perception of financial indicators based on factors such as pharmacy ownership, province, foundation age, and practical experience. Conclusion The findings indicate a positive correlation between utilization and perception, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness of financial indicators among pharmacists. The study also highlights the significance of tailored financial training programs for pharmacists at different stages of their careers and the importance of regional context in financial practices. Understanding these variations can lead to more effective financial management and improved healthcare services in community pharmacies.

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confidence: 89%

Financial indicators utilization among community pharmacists: A comprehensive study for pharmacy management

Abu Assab,

Hasan,

Alhamad

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…This article presents a novel data set performed among Sudanese pharmacy students to assess the effect of COVID-19 on their pharmacy education and their well-being. The results of this study emphasised the increased female to male ratio among pharmacy students, also highlighted by many previous studies (Taylor & Patton, 2008;Janzen et al, 2013). The rate of participation was higher among private university students (60.6%); this could be due to the growth of private pharmacy education in Sudan.…”

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confidence: 68%

The impact of COVID-19 on pharmacy students in Sudan: A cross-sectional survey

Kamil¹,

Mohammed

Elhadi³

et al. 2020

Pharm Educ

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Background: The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has impacted many aspects of life. Several studies have investigated the effect of this pandemic on academic activities. Yet, no studies addressed the impact of COVID-19 on students in Sudan. This study examines the impact of COVID-19 on Sudanese undergraduate pharmacy students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire delivered to undergraduate pharmacy students. Results: A total of 137 students responded to the survey. The majority were female (74.5%) and were students in private colleges (60.6%). Majority of the students (95.0%) were affected by COVID-19 crisis and about half of the respondents (54.0%) were depressed and 85.4% reported a decreased level of concentration. In spite of these challenges, majority of our respondents were still motivated (85.3%) to continue their education on campus. Conclusion: Despite unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacy students in Sudan are motivated to continue their studies, and they want the traditional teaching model to resume. It is time to invest more in education and rethink delivery of pharmacy education in Sudan during public health emergencies. There is no better time than now.

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“…Interestingly, the majority of the sample was female. This can be explained, as females have historically been attracted to pharmacy because it is widely perceived as a profession that gives them an opportunity to combine a professional career with a family creation [22]. Furthermore, according to the Global Pharmacy workforce and migration document, 63% of pharmacists are females in Europe versus 37% of male pharmacists [23].…”

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confidence: 99%

Experiences of the Pharmacy-Led Weight Management Service: Views of Service Providers in England

Peletidi

Kayyali

2019

Pharmacy

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Obesity constitutes one of the main modifiable risks of developing cardiovascular disease. In the UK, in 2016, 30% of the adult population were obese (30% of females and 29% of males). Community pharmacies are ideally situated to offer weight management (WM) services, enabling individuals to control and lose their excess weight. This study aimed at exploring the views of the pharmacy-led WM service providers in England. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 trained community pharmacists and pharmacy staff—11 (73.3%) from Kent, three (20%) from Kingston and Richmond and one (6.7%) from Hackney and City—offering the WM service, either owning or working in independent pharmacies or for pharmacy chains. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and anonymised. The analysis was conducted using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged: training and support, barriers and approach. Interestingly, service providers (SP) stated that obesity is a tough topic to talk about: they found it difficult to start a conversation about it, even if they had received training to facilitate this role. Additionally, several barriers for running such a service were identified, such as lack of time, too much work pressure and too little advertising, which could potentially lead to poor sustainability of the service. SPs can effectively intervene in an individual’s weight through the WM service that they offer. It is clear that further training should be provided in order for SPs to feel more comfortable in approaching and communicating with people and to increase the public’s awareness of the pharmacy-led WM service, so as to ensure the service’s sustainability.

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Women in pharmacy

Cited by 27 publications

References 22 publications

Financial indicators utilization among community pharmacists: A comprehensive study for pharmacy management

Financial indicators utilization among community pharmacists: A comprehensive study for pharmacy management

The impact of COVID-19 on pharmacy students in Sudan: A cross-sectional survey

Experiences of the Pharmacy-Led Weight Management Service: Views of Service Providers in England

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