Diabetes and blood glucose monitoring knowledge and practices among pharmacy professionals in Cambodia and Viet Nam: digital survey and education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Southeast Asia, pharmacies are critical sources of healthcare advice for under-served communities, including those with/at risk of diabetes.

Aim

Explore knowledge/practices relating to diabetes and blood glucose monitoring (BGM) among pharmacy professionals in Cambodia and Viet Nam, using digital professional education to address gaps.

Methods

An online survey was distributed to pharmacy professionals in Cambodia and Viet Nam registered on SwipeRx mobile application. Eligible participants dispensed medicines and/or were involved in purchasing products, and worked at retail pharmacies stocking ≥ 1 BGM product. An accredited continuing professional development module was then made available to pharmacy professionals and students on SwipeRx in both countrie

SUBMITTER: Haldane C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10308732 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature