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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

Assessing the Perception of Pharmacy Students on Launching a Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health Dual Degree Program in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Institutional Cross-Sectional Study.

Hisham A Badreldin, Khalid Bin Saleh, Aisha F Badr, Abdullah Alhifany, Shuroug A Alowais, Sumaya N Almohareb, Nada Alsuhebany, Abdulmajeed Alshehri, Mohammed Alzahrani, Anas Aldwsari and 6 more

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Hisham A BadreldinKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7182-4347
Khalid Bin SalehKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Aisha F BadrDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5067-2441
Abdullah AlhifanyDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Umm AlQura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia.
Shuroug A AlowaisKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-3266-5774
Sumaya N AlmoharebKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Nada AlsuhebanyKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulmajeed AlshehriKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed AlzahraniKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Anas AldwsariKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Ohoud AljuhaniDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-8078-564X
Ghazwa B KorayemDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-2022-5955
Khalid Al SulaimanKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5547-2043
Allulu AlturkiKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Hayfa AlhaidalKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Yazeed GhawaaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

There is a lack of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degree programs in Saudi Arabia. This study aims to examine current pharmacy students' perceptions regarding establishing such a program and the perceived limitations and advantages of pursuing such a degree. We conducted a cross-sectional web-based short survey to assess the feasibility of establishing a PharmD/MPH dual degree program in several randomly selected pharmacy schools in Saudi Arabia. Our cohort consisted of 657 students. Almost 56% were males, and nearly 58% were fourth-year pharmacy students. Close to 85% had a "very well" or "well" understanding regarding the pharmacist's role in the public health area, and almost 70% stated that they see themselves playing a role in public health as a future pharmacist. Nearly 93% reported that they are either "very likely" or "likely" to enroll in such a program if given the opportunity. Almost 80% felt it would increase their job opportunities. On the other hand, close to 70% felt it would increase workload and stress. This study highlights pharmacy students' positive perceptions regarding establishing a PharmD/MPH dual degree program in Saudi Arabia. The study results could be utilized as the starting point to propose and establish this program to health education policymakers in Saudi Arabia.

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PharmacyStudents, PharmacyCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePerceptionPublic HealthSaudi Arabiadual degreeeducationpharmacypharmacy studentspublic healthSaudi Arabia

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PMID35805672
PMCPMC9265833

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