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Awareness, attitude and behavior regarding proton pump inhibitor among medical staff in the Southwest of China.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most frequently prescribed classes of drug in the world and there is a growing number of publications on correct versus incorrect use of PPIs worldwide. The knowledge of PPIs among the medical staff is essential for improving the rationality of PPI application. The present study aimed to investigate awareness, attitude and behavior toward PPI use among medical staff in the Southwest of China. METHODS:The present descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 900 medical staff from three professional groups (300 doctors, 300 nurses and 300 pharmacists) in China. The study data were collected through a self-designed questionnaire which included demographics, awareness, attitude and behavior toward PPI use. The study was carried out in 22 hospitals in Luzhou between February and June 2018. RESULTS:Of 900 surveys issued, 851valid questionnaires (295doctors, 268 nurses and 288 pharmacists) were returned. Of all respondents, 33.25% were men and 66.75% were women. The score related to PPI awareness score of medical staff was low (59.47?±?15.75). The level of awareness of pharmacist was significantly higher than that of doctors and nurses (P?

SUBMITTER: Luo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6873501 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Awareness, attitude and behavior regarding proton pump inhibitor among medical staff in the Southwest of China.

Luo Hongli H   Fan Qingze Q   Bian Tierong T   Li Xiuying X   Chen Kun K   Zhang Qingbi Q   Wei Yuting Y   Xiao Yang Y   Li Yan Y  

BMC health services research 20191121 1


<h4>Background</h4>Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most frequently prescribed classes of drug in the world and there is a growing number of publications on correct versus incorrect use of PPIs worldwide. The knowledge of PPIs among the medical staff is essential for improving the rationality of PPI application. The present study aimed to investigate awareness, attitude and behavior toward PPI use among medical staff in the Southwest of China.<h4>Methods</h4>The present descriptive-a  ...[more]

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