Community pharmacists' needs, education, and readiness in facing COVID-19: Actions & recommendations in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is considered one of the most important public health crises all over the world and in Egypt. Community pharmacists represent the third largest health care professional group after physicians and nurses. Community pharmacists are expected to be fully prepared at the frontline of defending their community needs by limiting the spread of COVID-19 via different pharmaceutical care services.

Aim

This study aimed to evaluate the sources of knowledge and readiness of community pharmacists in facing COVID-19 early outbreak in Egypt.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed via a self-administered online google form questionnaire during the early period from 14 April to 3 June 2020. The questionnaire f

SUBMITTER: Kassem AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8646646 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature