Investigating the Public Awareness and Utilization of Health Screening Services Offered by Community Pharmacies

Ch, Mahnoor and Zaman, Minahil and Rauf, Samra Abdul and Mairaj, Zaki Ullah and Jamil, Laiba and Essa, Samra and Chaudhary, Noor-e-Hizba and ., Mehr-un-nisa and Riaz, Javeria and Iqbal, Muhammad Zahid (2024) Investigating the Public Awareness and Utilization of Health Screening Services Offered by Community Pharmacies. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 36 (10). pp. 79-91. ISSN 2456-9119

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Abstract

Background: Community pharmacies are the integral part of the healthcare system offering healthcare services for patients. Pharmacists are expanding their roles by providing pharmaceutical services and comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Health screenings played an important role in early detection of diseases and potential risk factors.

Objectives: To assess the extent of awareness, utilization and impact of using health screening services offered by community pharmacy among public and to identify the barriers to access these services.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in different cities of Punjab, Pakistan. Data was collected using validated questionnaire after getting consent from general public. The sample size for this study was 151. SPSS version 26th was used as a statistical tool to analyze data. P-value < 0.05 were considered as statistically significant.

Results: Health screening services were more used by middle age individuals and adults. Individuals holding bachelor’s degree (41.2%) and female respondents (42.9%) showed more satisfactory response than male respondents. Blood pressure screenings (53.6%), diabetes screenings (28.5%) and other services (34.4%) were mostly used by the participants Barriers to health screening services include lack of awareness, lack of time and preference to visit doctor.

Conclusion: Screening services offered at community pharmacies are found satisfactory, convenient and economical by most people. However utilization of these services is less frequent indicating a need for improved awareness and public education about the services offered by community pharmacy. Attention should be given to reduce barriers to the use of health screening services.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: West Bengal Archive > Medical Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@westbengalarchive.com
Date Deposited: 05 Oct 2024 08:21
Last Modified: 05 Oct 2024 08:21
URI: http://article.stmacademicwriting.com/id/eprint/1460

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