ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ADVERSE DRUG REACTION AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS
Arun Sam S.*, Sampath T., Sasikumar V., Gokulnath M., Dhanasekaran A. and Srither R.
ABSTRACT
The objective was to assess the knowledge about adverse drug reactions among the pharmacy students of several colleges in Tamil Nadu. A cross sectional study was carried out among 150 students in various districts between June -July 2022 by using Google form containing MCQ type questionnaire. The students score was recognized as good and poor. The descriptive statistics were calculated using Microsoft word 2013. 150 students responded to that questionnaire and their about ADR was assessed. Despite of relatively better attitude towards pharmacovigilance and ADR, they had a limited knowledge regarding ADR and Pharmacovigilance. The study findings highlight the need to strengthen the community pharmacovigilance program for safer medications use at the community level. Aim and Objective: The main objective of the present work is to assess the knowledge about Adverse Drug Reactions among the pharmacy students in Tamil Nadu.
Keywords: Adverse drug reaction, Pharmacovigilance, Knowledge Assessment, Pharmacy Students, Cross-sectional study.
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