THE ROLE OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE IN THE SELECTION AND USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES
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https://doi.org/10.11603/2312-0967.2024.3.14859Keywords:
contraceptives, barrier contraceptives, pharmaceutical care, questionnaires, informational workAbstract
The aim of the work. To investigate the role of pharmaceutical care in the process of choosing and using contraceptives, as well as to determine the role of pharmacists in increasing the awareness of pharmacy visitors, improving their reproductive health, and ensuring the effectiveness of contraceptive methods.
Materials and Methods. The research used methods of information search, questionnaires, and comparative analysis. A questionnaire was done among 70 students and 40 pharmacy workers who answered questions about the choice, and use of contraceptives and the role of pharmaceutical support.
Results and Discussion. The results of the survey showed that condoms are the most common method of contraception among students (77 %), while 13 % use oral contraceptives and 10 % prefer the calendar method. The most important factors when choosing contraception for respondents were safety (85 %) and effectiveness (84 %). About 60 % of respondents believe that pharmacists have the necessary knowledge to provide quality advice, while 10 % of respondents turned to pharmacists for advice when choosing a contraceptive. A survey of pharmacists found that 88 % of them recommend condoms, while 12 % offer alternative methods of contraception. Most pharmacists (67 %) provide advice on the correct use of contraceptives when requested by visitors, while 97 % had requests for emergency contraception. It was established that 60 % of pharmacy workers do not provide visitors with informational resources on contraception.
Conclusions. Pharmaceutical care plays an important role in increasing public awareness of contraceptives, ensuring patients have access to informed support. An important task is the development of a pharmacist's protocol to optimize pharmaceutical care when dispensing contraceptives. In addition, it is necessary to increase the cooperation of doctors and pharmacists on contraceptives.
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