Ramadan ME
Malaysia
Research Article
Physicians knowledge about pharmacovigilance in Iraq
Author(s): Muhannad RMS, Arwa YA, Omer QBA, Ramadan ME and Jaafer M. KurmanjiMuhannad RMS, Arwa YA, Omer QBA, Ramadan ME and Jaafer M. Kurmanji
Background: Pharmacovigilance plays an essential role in the reduction of adverse drugs reaction (ADRs), thus the evolution and growth of this science are critical for effective and safe clinical practice.
Aim: This study will evaluate doctors’ attitudes, barriers and factors encouraging toward ADRs reporting.
Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study has been conducted. It was a psychometric evaluation assessment using a previously modified questionnaire.
Results: The majority of the surveyed doctors (78%) believed that reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is part of their duty, and monitoring drug safety is also important (96%). The study findings revealed that about 68% of the doctors felt that they did not have sufficient clinical knowledg.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6887.1000214