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Knowledge Inventory Management Misoprostol Pharmacists Nigeria
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Knowledge and Inventory Management of Misoprostol for Reproductive Health Services Amongst Community Pharmacists in Anambra and Delta States of Nigeria
Abstract
Background: Misoprostol, a prostaglandin analogue used in the management of a wide range of reproductive health disorders is safe, inexpensive and easily administered.
Objective: To investigate the knowledge of misoprostol amongst Community Pharmacists from Anambra and Delta States, Nigeria, with respect to its indications, contraindications, and side effects; and also evaluate their stocking and dispensing pattern of the drug.
Method: Cross-sectional, questionnaire based survey of 22 Community Pharmacists from Anambra and Delta States, Nigeria.
Result: There were nine participants from Anambra and 13 from Delta State. The majority were of urban location, 77.8% in Anambra and 76.9% in Delta State. There is significantly higher knowledge of misoprostol, 88.9% and 100% respectively for Anambra and Delta States, compared with current stocking and dispensing of the drug, 22.2% apiece, and 30.8% apiece respectively for the two States. Only two of the 6 listed indications for misoprostol were recognized, each by one participant from Anambra State; while five were recognized, each also, by one participant from Delta State. No respondent from Delta State recognized abortion treatment as an indication for misoprostol. Only 40% respondents in Anambra State recognized the contraindications, and 80%, of the side effects of misoprostol, while 80% and 70% respondents in Delta State
recognized the contraindications and side effects respectively.
Conclusion: There is gap in knowledge and inventory management of misoprostol for reproductive health problems' management amongst Community Pharmacists. There is need for sensitization and advocacy program on the use of Misoprostol for these health professionals.
Key Words: Knowledge, Inventory Management, Misoprostol, Pharmacists, Nigeria.
Afrimedic Journal 2011;2(1):13-18
Objective: To investigate the knowledge of misoprostol amongst Community Pharmacists from Anambra and Delta States, Nigeria, with respect to its indications, contraindications, and side effects; and also evaluate their stocking and dispensing pattern of the drug.
Method: Cross-sectional, questionnaire based survey of 22 Community Pharmacists from Anambra and Delta States, Nigeria.
Result: There were nine participants from Anambra and 13 from Delta State. The majority were of urban location, 77.8% in Anambra and 76.9% in Delta State. There is significantly higher knowledge of misoprostol, 88.9% and 100% respectively for Anambra and Delta States, compared with current stocking and dispensing of the drug, 22.2% apiece, and 30.8% apiece respectively for the two States. Only two of the 6 listed indications for misoprostol were recognized, each by one participant from Anambra State; while five were recognized, each also, by one participant from Delta State. No respondent from Delta State recognized abortion treatment as an indication for misoprostol. Only 40% respondents in Anambra State recognized the contraindications, and 80%, of the side effects of misoprostol, while 80% and 70% respondents in Delta State
recognized the contraindications and side effects respectively.
Conclusion: There is gap in knowledge and inventory management of misoprostol for reproductive health problems' management amongst Community Pharmacists. There is need for sensitization and advocacy program on the use of Misoprostol for these health professionals.
Key Words: Knowledge, Inventory Management, Misoprostol, Pharmacists, Nigeria.
Afrimedic Journal 2011;2(1):13-18
