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ArticleJournal of personalized medicine2020

Genomics and Pharmacogenomics Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacists Working in United Arab Emirates: Findings from Focus Group Discussions-A Qualitative Study.

Azhar T Rahma, Iffat Elbarazi, Bassam R Ali, George P Patrinos, Luai A Ahmed, Fatma Al Maskari

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Article in Journal of personalized medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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23citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 40 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Azhar T RahmaInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine & Health Science, UAE University, Al Ain, P.O. Box 17666, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Iffat ElbaraziInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine & Health Science, UAE University, Al Ain, P.O. Box 17666, Abu Dhabi, UAE.ORCID 0000-0001-7151-2175
Bassam R AliDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine & Health Science, UAE University, Al Ain, P.O. Box 17666, Abu Dhabi, UAE.ORCID 0000-0003-1306-6618
George P PatrinosDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine & Health Science, UAE University, Al Ain, P.O. Box 17666, Abu Dhabi, UAE.ORCID 0000-0002-0519-7776
Luai A AhmedInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine & Health Science, UAE University, Al Ain, P.O. Box 17666, Abu Dhabi, UAE.ORCID 0000-0001-5292-8212
Fatma Al MaskariInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine & Health Science, UAE University, Al Ain, P.O. Box 17666, Abu Dhabi, UAE.ORCID 0000-0001-6598-4942
United Arab Emirates University · AEUniversity of Patras · GR

Funding

Zayed Center for Health Sciences, UAE University 31R175
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: Genomics and pharmacogenomics are relatively new fields in medicine in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Understanding the knowledge, attitudes and current practices among pharmacists is an important pillar to establish the roadmap for implementing genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics; (2) Methods: A qualitative method was used, with focus group discussions (FGDs) being conducted among pharmacists working in public and private hospitals in Abu Dhabi Emirate. Snowball sampling was used. Thematic inductive analysis was performed by two researchers independently. NVIVO software was used to establish the themes; (3) Results: Lack of knowledge of genomics and pharmacogenomics among pharmacists was one of the most prominent findings. Therefore, the role of pharmacist in making the right decisions was highlighted to be a barrier for pharmacogenomics implementation in the UAE. Pharmacists have a positive attitude toward pharmacogenomics, but they are preoccupied with concern of confidentiality. In addition, religion and culture shadowed their attitudes toward genetic testing; (4) Conclusions: It is highly recommended to introduce new courses and training workshops for healthcare providers to improve the opportunities for genomics and pharmacogenomics application in the UAE. Pharmacists agreed that the health authorities should take the lead for improving trust and confidence in the system for a better future in the era of genomics and pharmacogenomics.

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attitudeimplementationknowledgepharmacistspharmacogenomicspracticeUnited Arab Emirates

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PMID32962013
PMCPMC7563679
OpenAlexW3087578675

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