Abdel-Kader, Maged S. and Zehravi, Mehrukh and Alonazi, Abdulsalam and Ahmed, Nehad J. (2021) Pharmacy Students’ Perception towards Clinical Pharmacognosy Course. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (10). pp. 15-19. ISSN 2456-9119
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to identify pharmacy student’s perception towards clinical pharmacognosy.
Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in Al-Kharj. The survey contains 2 parts; the Level of the students and pharmacy students’ perception towards the clinical pharmacognosy course. The data were collected and analyzed using Excel software.
Results: About 51.20 % of the students said that clinical pharmacognosy is an interesting subject. About 57.60% of them said that clinical pharmacognosy is an integral part of clinical pharmacy practice but only 28.80% of them agreed that clinical pharmacognosy should be a mandatory part of the pharmacy curriculum. Approximately 68.00% of the students agreed that clinical pharmacognosy provides sufficient knowledge about mechanisms of actions, indications, proper dosing and side effects of herbal drugs.
Conclusion: It is concluded that pharmacy students showed positive perceptions towards the clinical pharmacognosy course. It is important to increase the awareness of pharmacy students about clinical pharmacognosy in order to prescribe herbal drugs correctly and to educate health care professionals and patients about the efficacy and safety of the herbal products.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | European Repository > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 18 Jan 2023 10:13 |
Last Modified: | 22 Feb 2024 03:48 |
URI: | http://go7publish.com/id/eprint/374 |