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Abstract

Background


Drugs although used in the prevention and curing of diseases, are sometimes associated with undesirable adverse drug reactions (ADR). Spontaneous reporting of ADRs has remained the cornerstone and major sources of information of pharmacovigilance and is important in maintaining patient safety. Underreporting of ADRs is a common problem and still remains a major obstacle in the complete success of Pharmacovigilance program.


Aim of the study


To assess knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of undergraduate medical students about pharmacovigilance.


Material and Methods


This was a cross sectional, observational, questionnaire based study conducted using a predesigned Knowledge Attitude Practice (KAP) questionnaire among 136 medical students. The completed KAP questionnaire was collected and data analyzed.


Results


Most of the students (97.06%) accepted that reporting ADR is necessary and 56.92% of them for identifying safety of the drug. 85.29% agreed that pharmacovigilance should be taught in detail to health-care professionals. But there was a huge gap between the ADR experienced (36.4 %), and ADR reported (5.88%) by the students. Only 64.71% students have ever seen the ADR reporting form.


Conclusion


Majority of the students had a good knowledge but reasonable attitude and poor practice of pharmacovigilance. There is need for continuous education regarding pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting system among the students who will be the future health-care givers.

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Adverse Drug Reactions Medical students Pharmacovigilance Knowledge Attitude Practice

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Prasad S R, SanthoshRamakrishna, & NarayanaSwamy D M. (2021). Pharmacovigilance - knowledge, attitude and practice among medical students in a teaching hospital of southern India. International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics, 6(3), 358-363. https://doi.org/10.61096/ijrpp.v6.iss3.2017.358-363
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