Navigating pharmacoeconomics in Libya: Our current landscape, 2024
The evaluation of PE reveals challenges and opportunities for its integration into healthcare
dec... more The evaluation of PE reveals challenges and opportunities for its integration into healthcare decision-making processes. By addressing the current needs through capacity building, international collaboration, and policy advocacy, Libya can harness the benefits of PE to optimize resource allocation, improve patient outcomes, and enhance transparency in healthcare policy decisions. Moving forward, a concerted effort to overcome the challenges and capitalize on the potential of PE will be essential in shaping a more efficient and effective healthcare system in Libya.
... To the Editor, Pharmacists at The Townsville Hospital identified that their knowledge and ski... more ... To the Editor, Pharmacists at The Townsville Hospital identified that their knowledge and skills in renal pharmacy needed updating. ... With support from various quarters the centre has carried out initiatives to spread pharmacovigilance awareness among hospital staff ...
Background: Tobacco smoking is a serious health problem worldwide. Malaysia as many of south Asia... more Background: Tobacco smoking is a serious health problem worldwide. Malaysia as many of south Asian countries faces the challenge of rising tobacco consumption. Despite the apparent spread of Shisha smoking phenomenon among Malaysian population, little is known about the safety concerns and determinants of Shisha smokers in this community. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the social determinants of Shisha smoking among Malaysian population in Penang Island, Malaysia and to explore their health related knowledge and perception toward Shisha smoking. Methods: The survey was conducted using simple random sampling by randomly distributing self-administered questionnaires to consumers in Shisha lounges located in Penang Island. Statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Results: A total number of 171 (42.75%) of respondents participated in this study. Mean age was 21.5±4.4 years. The majority were male, Malay (79.6%, 63...
Objectives: To explore the knowledge and perception towards use and safety of herbal beverages Ku... more Objectives: To explore the knowledge and perception towards use and safety of herbal beverages Kuantan general public. Methodology A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was done. The questionnaire consisted of three parts: respondent socio-demographics, knowledge and perception towards the use and safety of consumption of herbal beverages were distributed to a random sample of Kuantan residents. This study was conducted during November to December 2012. Results Three hundred seventy nine respondents answered the questionnaire with a response rate >80%. Forty eight percent of them didn't know that the manufacturing of herbal beverages is without Ministry of Health (MOH) approval and 48.8% of them didn't know the side effects of taking herbal beverages for a prolonged time. However, 66% of the respondents showed that the herbal beverages are not safe and 61.7% on the knowledge that they are not a medicine. The result showed that 57.8% of the respondents h...
ABSTRACT: Pharmacy students’ knowledge about adverse drug reaction reporting can impact their att... more ABSTRACT: Pharmacy students’ knowledge about adverse drug reaction reporting can impact their attitude towards patient care and issues on patient safety. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and perception of pharmacy students about adverse drug reaction reporting and pharmacovigilance and to study their willingness to report. A cross sectional study using a validated questionnaire was conducted among the university students. The demographic details of the respondents were studied. The number of female respondents was comparatively higher than the male respondents. There were no significant differences by gender regarding the knowledge on adverse drug reaction reporting and pharmacovigilance except with the knowledge of post-marketing surveillance for which male students appeared to be more knowledgeable than female students. The results showed that the pharmacy students had sufficient knowledge and there are significant differences in perception among the students on adverse drug reaction reporting.
The Malaysian official Islamic authorities have issued a ''fatwa'' (Islamic ruling) regarding smo... more The Malaysian official Islamic authorities have issued a ''fatwa'' (Islamic ruling) regarding smoking practice which prohibits Muslims from smoking because of its potential harm to health. Since the prevalence of smoking among Malaysian students is high, this study was designed to explore the perceptions and opinions of Malaysian Muslim students towards smoking in International Islamic University of Malaysia. A prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted among School of Science students in International Islamic University Malaysia. Convenience sampling approach was used to recruit 323 students based on sample size calculation. A content-and face-validated questionnaire was used to collect the data from the participants. Non-smokers highly supported the fatwa on smoking forbiddance than smokers (94 vs 64.3 %, p = 0.001). A significant proportion of non-smokers believed that Islam prohibits smoking because of its potential harm (94.9 vs 71.4 %, p = 0.001). Majority of smokers agreed that addiction is the main barrier towards smoking cessation (78.6 vs 61.5 %, p = 0.019). The results showed positive influences of Islamic beliefs on the non-smokers. Further studies are required to validate these findings by surveying other universities of Malaysia.
Background: Pharmacovigilance plays an essential role in the reduction of adverse drugs reaction ... more Background: Pharmacovigilance plays an essential role in the reduction of adverse drugs reaction (ADRs), thus the evolution and growth of this science are critical for effective and safe clinical practice. Aim: This study will evaluate doctors’ attitudes, barriers and factors encouraging toward ADRs reporting. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study has been conducted. It was a psychometric evaluation assessment using a previously modified questionnaire. Results: The majority of the surveyed doctors (78%) believed that reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is part of their duty, and monitoring drug safety is also important (96%). The study findings revealed that about 68% of the doctors felt that they did not have sufficient clinical knowledge to detect ADRs. Nearly two-third of the doctor’s agreed that they are not convinced that the ADRs are caused by the drug. This study show that an association between doctors knowledge about ADRs detection and the number of patient seen by day, as the number of patient increased the doctors knowledge about ADRs improved. Recommendations: Special and direct educational programs, along with continued promotion, could help to enhance the involvement of physicians in ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance activities and help to reduce misconceptions and other logistic barriers to ADR reporting. Further studies with large populations are needed for a better understanding of the actual deterrents which prevent private clinic doctors from reporting ADRs
... To the Editor, Pharmacists at The Townsville Hospital identified that their knowledge and ski... more ... To the Editor, Pharmacists at The Townsville Hospital identified that their knowledge and skills in renal pharmacy needed updating. ... With support from various quarters the centre has carried out initiatives to spread pharmacovigilance awareness among hospital staff ...
Navigating pharmacoeconomics in Libya: Our current landscape, 2024
The evaluation of PE reveals challenges and opportunities for its integration into healthcare
dec... more The evaluation of PE reveals challenges and opportunities for its integration into healthcare decision-making processes. By addressing the current needs through capacity building, international collaboration, and policy advocacy, Libya can harness the benefits of PE to optimize resource allocation, improve patient outcomes, and enhance transparency in healthcare policy decisions. Moving forward, a concerted effort to overcome the challenges and capitalize on the potential of PE will be essential in shaping a more efficient and effective healthcare system in Libya.
... To the Editor, Pharmacists at The Townsville Hospital identified that their knowledge and ski... more ... To the Editor, Pharmacists at The Townsville Hospital identified that their knowledge and skills in renal pharmacy needed updating. ... With support from various quarters the centre has carried out initiatives to spread pharmacovigilance awareness among hospital staff ...
Background: Tobacco smoking is a serious health problem worldwide. Malaysia as many of south Asia... more Background: Tobacco smoking is a serious health problem worldwide. Malaysia as many of south Asian countries faces the challenge of rising tobacco consumption. Despite the apparent spread of Shisha smoking phenomenon among Malaysian population, little is known about the safety concerns and determinants of Shisha smokers in this community. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the social determinants of Shisha smoking among Malaysian population in Penang Island, Malaysia and to explore their health related knowledge and perception toward Shisha smoking. Methods: The survey was conducted using simple random sampling by randomly distributing self-administered questionnaires to consumers in Shisha lounges located in Penang Island. Statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Results: A total number of 171 (42.75%) of respondents participated in this study. Mean age was 21.5±4.4 years. The majority were male, Malay (79.6%, 63...
Objectives: To explore the knowledge and perception towards use and safety of herbal beverages Ku... more Objectives: To explore the knowledge and perception towards use and safety of herbal beverages Kuantan general public. Methodology A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was done. The questionnaire consisted of three parts: respondent socio-demographics, knowledge and perception towards the use and safety of consumption of herbal beverages were distributed to a random sample of Kuantan residents. This study was conducted during November to December 2012. Results Three hundred seventy nine respondents answered the questionnaire with a response rate >80%. Forty eight percent of them didn't know that the manufacturing of herbal beverages is without Ministry of Health (MOH) approval and 48.8% of them didn't know the side effects of taking herbal beverages for a prolonged time. However, 66% of the respondents showed that the herbal beverages are not safe and 61.7% on the knowledge that they are not a medicine. The result showed that 57.8% of the respondents h...
ABSTRACT: Pharmacy students’ knowledge about adverse drug reaction reporting can impact their att... more ABSTRACT: Pharmacy students’ knowledge about adverse drug reaction reporting can impact their attitude towards patient care and issues on patient safety. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and perception of pharmacy students about adverse drug reaction reporting and pharmacovigilance and to study their willingness to report. A cross sectional study using a validated questionnaire was conducted among the university students. The demographic details of the respondents were studied. The number of female respondents was comparatively higher than the male respondents. There were no significant differences by gender regarding the knowledge on adverse drug reaction reporting and pharmacovigilance except with the knowledge of post-marketing surveillance for which male students appeared to be more knowledgeable than female students. The results showed that the pharmacy students had sufficient knowledge and there are significant differences in perception among the students on adverse drug reaction reporting.
The Malaysian official Islamic authorities have issued a ''fatwa'' (Islamic ruling) regarding smo... more The Malaysian official Islamic authorities have issued a ''fatwa'' (Islamic ruling) regarding smoking practice which prohibits Muslims from smoking because of its potential harm to health. Since the prevalence of smoking among Malaysian students is high, this study was designed to explore the perceptions and opinions of Malaysian Muslim students towards smoking in International Islamic University of Malaysia. A prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted among School of Science students in International Islamic University Malaysia. Convenience sampling approach was used to recruit 323 students based on sample size calculation. A content-and face-validated questionnaire was used to collect the data from the participants. Non-smokers highly supported the fatwa on smoking forbiddance than smokers (94 vs 64.3 %, p = 0.001). A significant proportion of non-smokers believed that Islam prohibits smoking because of its potential harm (94.9 vs 71.4 %, p = 0.001). Majority of smokers agreed that addiction is the main barrier towards smoking cessation (78.6 vs 61.5 %, p = 0.019). The results showed positive influences of Islamic beliefs on the non-smokers. Further studies are required to validate these findings by surveying other universities of Malaysia.
Background: Pharmacovigilance plays an essential role in the reduction of adverse drugs reaction ... more Background: Pharmacovigilance plays an essential role in the reduction of adverse drugs reaction (ADRs), thus the evolution and growth of this science are critical for effective and safe clinical practice. Aim: This study will evaluate doctors’ attitudes, barriers and factors encouraging toward ADRs reporting. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study has been conducted. It was a psychometric evaluation assessment using a previously modified questionnaire. Results: The majority of the surveyed doctors (78%) believed that reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is part of their duty, and monitoring drug safety is also important (96%). The study findings revealed that about 68% of the doctors felt that they did not have sufficient clinical knowledge to detect ADRs. Nearly two-third of the doctor’s agreed that they are not convinced that the ADRs are caused by the drug. This study show that an association between doctors knowledge about ADRs detection and the number of patient seen by day, as the number of patient increased the doctors knowledge about ADRs improved. Recommendations: Special and direct educational programs, along with continued promotion, could help to enhance the involvement of physicians in ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance activities and help to reduce misconceptions and other logistic barriers to ADR reporting. Further studies with large populations are needed for a better understanding of the actual deterrents which prevent private clinic doctors from reporting ADRs
... To the Editor, Pharmacists at The Townsville Hospital identified that their knowledge and ski... more ... To the Editor, Pharmacists at The Townsville Hospital identified that their knowledge and skills in renal pharmacy needed updating. ... With support from various quarters the centre has carried out initiatives to spread pharmacovigilance awareness among hospital staff ...
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decision-making processes. By addressing the current needs through capacity building, international
collaboration, and policy advocacy, Libya can harness the benefits of PE to optimize resource allocation,
improve patient outcomes, and enhance transparency in healthcare policy decisions. Moving forward, a
concerted effort to overcome the challenges and capitalize on the potential of PE will be essential in shaping
a more efficient and effective healthcare system in Libya.
the evolution and growth of this science are critical for effective and safe clinical practice.
Aim: This study will evaluate doctors’ attitudes, barriers and factors encouraging toward ADRs reporting.
Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study has been conducted. It was a psychometric evaluation assessment
using a previously modified questionnaire.
Results: The majority of the surveyed doctors (78%) believed that reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is
part of their duty, and monitoring drug safety is also important (96%). The study findings revealed that about 68% of
the doctors felt that they did not have sufficient clinical knowledge to detect ADRs. Nearly two-third of the doctor’s
agreed that they are not convinced that the ADRs are caused by the drug. This study show that an association
between doctors knowledge about ADRs detection and the number of patient seen by day, as the number of patient
increased the doctors knowledge about ADRs improved.
Recommendations: Special and direct educational programs, along with continued promotion, could help
to enhance the involvement of physicians in ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance activities and help to reduce
misconceptions and other logistic barriers to ADR reporting. Further studies with large populations are needed for a
better understanding of the actual deterrents which prevent private clinic doctors from reporting ADRs
decision-making processes. By addressing the current needs through capacity building, international
collaboration, and policy advocacy, Libya can harness the benefits of PE to optimize resource allocation,
improve patient outcomes, and enhance transparency in healthcare policy decisions. Moving forward, a
concerted effort to overcome the challenges and capitalize on the potential of PE will be essential in shaping
a more efficient and effective healthcare system in Libya.
the evolution and growth of this science are critical for effective and safe clinical practice.
Aim: This study will evaluate doctors’ attitudes, barriers and factors encouraging toward ADRs reporting.
Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study has been conducted. It was a psychometric evaluation assessment
using a previously modified questionnaire.
Results: The majority of the surveyed doctors (78%) believed that reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is
part of their duty, and monitoring drug safety is also important (96%). The study findings revealed that about 68% of
the doctors felt that they did not have sufficient clinical knowledge to detect ADRs. Nearly two-third of the doctor’s
agreed that they are not convinced that the ADRs are caused by the drug. This study show that an association
between doctors knowledge about ADRs detection and the number of patient seen by day, as the number of patient
increased the doctors knowledge about ADRs improved.
Recommendations: Special and direct educational programs, along with continued promotion, could help
to enhance the involvement of physicians in ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance activities and help to reduce
misconceptions and other logistic barriers to ADR reporting. Further studies with large populations are needed for a
better understanding of the actual deterrents which prevent private clinic doctors from reporting ADRs