Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adverse Drug Reactions among a Spectrum of Health Workers: A Pharmacovigilance Study from a Teaching Hospital in Eastern India
Aditi Maitra, Mustafa Asad, Sohom Mondal, Nina Das
Keywords :
Adverse drug reaction, Knowledge, attitudes, and practices, Medical students, Nursing students, Patient safety, Pharmacovigilance
Citation Information :
Maitra A, Asad M, Mondal S, Das N. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adverse Drug Reactions among a Spectrum of Health Workers: A Pharmacovigilance Study from a Teaching Hospital in Eastern India. Bengal Physician Journal 2025; 12 (1):29-33.
Introduction: This research paper examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) among healthcare professionals in a teaching hospital in eastern India. The study aims to assess their understanding of ADR reporting and draw conclusions about their role in patient safety.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with medical undergraduate students, medical postgraduates, medical interns, and nursing personnel. Participants completed a questionnaire consisting of knowledge, attitude, and practice-based questions. Data analysis was performed using statistical software.
Results: A total of 264 participants took part in the study. Medical undergraduates and postgraduates had higher knowledge scores compared to interns and nursing personnel. Attitudes towards ADR reporting were more positive among medical students and interns. Practice scores revealed a gap between identifying and reporting ADRs, with postgraduates exhibiting the highest reporting practices.
Conclusion: There are variations in the KAP of ADRs among healthcare professionals. Continuous education and training programs are needed to improve pharmacovigilance practices, particularly among nursing personnel. Integrating ADR reporting into curricula can enhance patient safety and promote rational medication use.
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