Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice among community pharmacists towards dental care: A national cross sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community pharmacists' contribution in health maintenance and promotion is significant but more studies are still needed to evaluate their role as healthcare providers.

Objectives

Our primary objective was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice among community pharmacists in Lebanon towards dental care. Secondary objectives included assessing the barriers to a good dental care practice and assess their educational needs for oral health counseling.

Methods

A national cross-sectional study was carried out using an online questionnaire and targeting community pharmacists in Lebanon. Five, three and six questions were used to assess pharmacists' perceived knowledge, attitude and practice respectively. Stepwise linear regressions were conducted taking each

SUBMITTER: Hajj A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6488811 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature