Extent of community pharmacists' care of clients with depression in Enugu, Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey.

Journal: The International journal of pharmacy practice

Volume: 32

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, , Enugu State, Nigeria. EVA Pharmacy, # Park Avenue, GRA, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.

Abstract summary 

Community pharmacists play a crucial role in the care of people with depression. This study aimed to evaluate the level of care provided by community pharmacists for clients with depression in Enugu, Nigeria.A cross-sectional survey was conducted among randomly selected community pharmacists in Enugu, Nigeria. The data obtained were analysed descriptively.Approximately 25% of pharmacists perform depression screening, and 14.4% refer clients to psychiatrists. Pharmacists rarely provide information on antidepressant dosage, side effects, frequency, and duration.Community pharmacists in Enugu are not providing effective care to depressed patients. Thus, appropriate interventions are recommended.

Authors & Co-authors:  Anosike Chibueze C Adibe Maxwell Ogochukwu MO Ani Desmond Nnia DN

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  3
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1093/ijpp/riad088
SSN : 2042-7174
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Nigeria;care;community pharmacists;depression
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
England