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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pharmacy2024

A cross-sectional survey of viral hepatitis education within pharmacy curricula in the United States.

Michelle T Martin, Aileen N Pham, Jessica S Wagner

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Michelle T MartinUniversity of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA. mmichell@uic.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3960-5616
Aileen N PhamUniversity of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
Jessica S WagnerUniversity of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
University of Illinois Chicago · USIllinois College · US

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Abstract

backgroundThe Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan emphasizes the importance of a collaborative provider workforce trained in hepatitis prevention and treatment to eliminate viral hepatitis in the United States by 2030. Although pharmacists play a key role in hepatitis management, literature lacks documentation of the amount of viral hepatitis education provided to pharmacy students.

aimOur study goal was to describe viral hepatitis education provided at United States pharmacy schools.

methodIn this cross-sectional survey study, investigators developed a 19-item Qualtrics questionnaire, sent questionnaire links to curricula content experts at 140 accredited pharmacy colleges/schools in May-June 2022, and allotted 28 days for completion. Questions assessed the viral hepatitis instruction provided to students and hepatitis instructors' training/experience. We used descriptive statistics for analysis.

resultsForty-eight pharmacy institutions across 29 states/territories responded; 44% had 50-99 students/class, and 58% used lecture and discussion to provide required hepatitis education. Students received more lecture (average = 3.4 h, range 0.8-1.6 h/hepatitis topic) than discussion (average = 1.7 h, range 0.6-0.9 h/hepatitis topic), with the most time spent on hepatitis C, followed by hepatitis B virus. Respondents reported 93% of their instructors had post-graduate training/certifications and 67% worked in clinical settings with hepatitis patients.

conclusionSurvey results demonstrate variability in hepatitis education across United States pharmacy curricula. Data offer stakeholders in hepatitis elimination efforts knowledge about the viral hepatitis education provided to Doctor of Pharmacy students. Future directions include consideration of implementation of minimum hepatitis education standards to further support work toward national hepatitis elimination.

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CurriculumEducation, PharmacyHepatitis, Viral, HumanStudents, PharmacyCross-Sectional StudiesHumansSchools, PharmacySurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesCurriculumHepatitis B virus (HBV)Hepatitis C virus (HCV)Pharmacy educationPharmacy school

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