Community pharmacists' knowledge, practices and barriers in diabetes mellitus management during Ramadan in Jordan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the knowledge and practices of community pharmacists regarding managing diabetes in fasting patients during Ramadan and the barriers the community pharmacists face when managing diabetic patients who fast in Ramadan.

Design

A survey-based cross-sectional study.

Setting

A structured questionnaire was distributed online during April and May 2024.

Participants

Community pharmacists who are registered with the Jordan Pharmacists Association and working in Jordan.

Primary and secondary outcomes

The questionnaire consisted of four sections: sociodemographic characteristics, pharmacists' knowledge of diabetes management during Ramadan, practices in managing diabetic patients during fasting, and barriers encountered in providing care. The kno

SUBMITTER: Almomani HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421165 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature