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Perceived Readiness and Capability on Pharmacy-based Immunization Programs Among Independent Community Pharmacists in Laguna

Karl Clifford Padilla | Opeyemi S. Adejorin | Annalie M. Alias | Mae Angelica C. Garing

 

Abstract:

The study sought to gauge the self-assessed readiness and capability of pharmacists and their pharmacies in providing vaccine-related services, particularly pharmacy-based immunization. Questionnaire was adapted from Ongpoy’s 2016 study. 5-point Likert scales measured readiness and capability, while a checkbox allowed respondents to choose their preferred role. Weighted mean determination was employed to produce a common opinion across all participants, while Pearson’s test was used to determine any significant correlation between readiness, preference, and age. 45 independent community pharmacists from Laguna participated. Pharmacists were moderately knowledgeable (ave. wt. mean = 3.32) regarding vaccines, with glaring weaknesses in the principles of vaccine administration. Pharmacists were moderately willing (ave. wt. mean = 3.50) to provide vaccine-specific care, with the required training fee being seen as a barrier to entry. Respondents were moderately capable (ave. wt. mean = 3.10) of providing care. Pharmacies were seen as suitable venues for vaccination (ave. wt. mean = 3.42), but mainly lacked in vaccinesuitable storage. Significant correlations were found between preference and knowledge (p = 0.04); preference and behavior (p = 0.01); age and behavior (p = 0.02); and environment and behavior (p = 0.02). ‘Educator’ was the most popular role (n = 24, 53.3%), while ‘Immunizer’ was least popular (n = 9, 20.0%). Among these, 8 were between the ages of 21-30. At their current level of knowledge and willingness, pharmacists are more inclined to pick more supportive roles, but training, age, and pharmacy equipment are all factors that affect role preference. Younger pharmacists and those in pharmacies with dedicated equipment are most likely to take active roles in immunization.



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