Division of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan.
Shinagawa Pharmaceutical Association, 2-4-2 Nakanobu, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0053, Japan.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jul 25;19(15):9035. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19159035.
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.
接种疫苗对于预防 COVID-19 的传播至关重要。日本在社区单位实施了 COVID-19 疫苗接种，社区药剂师参与了疫苗准备工作。了解药剂师在 COVID-19 感染控制方面的知识、态度和实践（KAP）对于制定未来的社区卫生行动计划和计划非常重要。我们在东京品川区药剂师协会的 141 名药剂师中进行了一项横断面研究（2021 年 7 月 1 日至 31 日），使用谷歌在线问卷。问卷包括人口统计学信息和关于 COVID-19 的 KAP 问题。使用相关测试分析 KAP 评分。所有 KAP 评分之间均存在显著相关性。逐步逻辑回归分析显示，“年龄”是一个重要的知识因素，而“婚姻”、“药剂师职业”、“信息来源：官方政府网站”和“信息来源：家人和朋友的口口相传”是重要的态度因素。本研究记录了良好的 KAP 评分，表明药剂师对感染控制措施的理解有所提高，知识评分有所提高，因为药剂师通过疫苗准备实际参与了 COVID-19 感染控制措施。政策制定者应认识到药剂师作为医疗保健专业人员的价值，并通过有效利用药剂师来加强公共卫生。
