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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

Survey of Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) concerning COVID-19 Infection Control after Being Involved in Vaccine Preparation: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Nobuyuki Wakui, Mayumi Kikuchi, Risa Ebizuka, Takahiro Yanagiya, Chikako Togawa, Raini Matsuoka, Nobutomo Ikarashi, Miho Yamamura, Shunsuke Shirozu, Yoshiaki Machida and 2 more

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Nobuyuki WakuiDivision of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-9738-0438
Mayumi KikuchiShinagawa Pharmaceutical Association, 2-4-2 Nakanobu, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0053, Japan.
Risa EbizukaDivision of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Takahiro YanagiyaShinagawa Pharmaceutical Association, 2-4-2 Nakanobu, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0053, Japan.
Chikako TogawaDivision of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Raini MatsuokaDivision of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Nobutomo IkarashiDepartment of Biomolecular Pharmacology, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Miho YamamuraDivision of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Shunsuke ShirozuDivision of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Yoshiaki MachidaDivision of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Kenichi SuzukiDivision of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Hajime KatoShinagawa Pharmaceutical Association, 2-4-2 Nakanobu, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0053, Japan.
Hoshi University · JPKanagawa Prefecture Medical Association · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Vaccination is crucial for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Vaccination for COVID-19 was implemented in Japan in community units, and community pharmacists were engaged in vaccine preparation. Capturing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pharmacists regarding COVID-19 infection control is important for developing future community health action strategies and plans. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 141 pharmacists who were members of a pharmacist association in the Shinagawa Ward of Tokyo (1-31 July 2021) using a Google online questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic information and KAP questions regarding COVID-19. A correlation test was used for analyzing KAP scores. Significant correlations were found among all KAP scores. Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed "age" as a significant knowledge factor and "marriage", "pharmacist careers", "information source: official government website", and "information source: word of mouth from family and friends" as significant attitude factors. Good KAP scores were recorded in this study, indicating increased comprehension of infection control measures and increased knowledge scores, as pharmacy pharmacists were practically involved in COVID-19 infection control measures through vaccine preparation. Policymakers should understand the value of pharmacists as healthcare professionals and should enhance public health through the effective use of pharmacists.

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COVID-19VaccinesCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInfection ControlPharmacistsSurveys and QuestionnairesVaccinesCOVID-19infection controlKAPpharmacistpublic healthvaccinations

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