Pharmacogenetics: Knowledge assessment amongst Syrian pharmacists and physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacogenetics targets genetic variations that influence drug response. It is relatively a new science that has not been vastly employed in most developing countries including Syria. Therefore we aimed at evaluating the depth of knowledge in pharmacogenetics and the attitude towards it amongst Syrian pharmacists and physicians.

Methods

We carried out an internet-based questionnaire consisted of 26 questions, sent through specialized websites and private groups with a large number of pharmacists and physicians members. The survey was available online for a period of 1 month.

Results

The total number of respondents was 154, mostly female pharmacists. Our statistical analysis showed a strong positive association between profession (in favour of pharmacists)

SUBMITTER: Albitar L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8485485 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature