Assessment of knowledge and perception of prescribers towards rational medicine use in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prescribers must possess extensive knowledge and maintain a positive attitude towards the rational use of medicines to achieve desirable treatment outcomes and effectively prevent treatment failures, increased costs, drug toxicities, and interactions. The objective of this study was to evaluate prescribers' understanding and perception concerning the rational use of medicines in public hospitals. Additionally, the study aimed to identify the factors that influence rational prescribing practices.

Methods

A structured data instrument was developed to collect demographic data and evaluate participants' knowledge and perception of rational medicine use, in line with the study objectives. Chi-squared statistics and Fisher's exact test were utilized to identify factors

SUBMITTER: Djochie RDA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527319 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature