Community Pharmacists' Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Lagos State, Nigeria.

Autor:	Amaeze OU; Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria., Akinola AA; Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria., Aiyeolemi AA; Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria., Lawal FO; Department of Victory Drugs, Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria., Ijomone OR; Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria., Mbata UA; Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of research in pharmacy practice [J Res Pharm Pract] 2022 Aug 18; Vol. 11 (1), pp. 25-32. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 18 (Print Publication: 2022).
DOI:	10.4103/jrpp.jrpp_5_22
Abstrakt:	Objective: To explore the services community pharmacists in Lagos state provided to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of community pharmacists drawn from all the Association of Community Pharmacists' zones in Lagos state was done from April to June 2021. Data were collected using a structured, self-reported online questionnaire via Google Forms and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Findings: Two hundred and forty community pharmacists participated in the study; the response rate was 80.5%. Patient counseling (99.6%), assessment and treatment of common acute ailments (99.6%), and patient education on hygiene (99.6%) were the most reported services provided by community pharmacists. The COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures most frequently practiced by the pharmacists include cleaning of floors with soap and water (98.4%), provision of hand sanitizers for staff use (97.1%), and taking precautions when handling prescriptions and dispensing drugs (96.7%). Significant barriers to the provision of the services were reduced workforce in the pharmacy, time constraints, and extended working hours. Zinc (98.3%), Vitamin C (97.5%), and ivermectin (95.0%) tablets were the most reported medications for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection. Conclusion: Community pharmacists in Lagos state actively provide pharmacy services and practice various recommended infection prevention and control measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 infection in their communities. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest. (Copyright: © 2022 Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice.)
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