Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to predict community pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of the pharmacist has changed from dispensing medicines, to working with other healthcare professionals to assure appropriate medication therapy management. This study assessed community pharmacists’ intention regarding diabetes care based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in Alexandria, Egypt.

Methods

A sample of 385 community pharmacies with one index per site (one pharmacist per pharmacy) was recruited in the sample using a multistage random sampling technique. This cross-sectional survey was performed using a self-administered questionnaire that measured the constructs of TPB. A structural equation model was used to identify specific factors that most contribute to and predict pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care.

Results

SUBMITTER: EL-Kaffash D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9721017 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature