Public Perception of Pharmacist in Delta State

Authors

  • J. E. Arute Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Phrmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta Stale University, Abraka
  • O. D. Onwusah Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria.
  • C. O. Aghoja Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Phrmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta Stale University, Abraka
  • E. U. Ordia Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Phrmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta Stale University, Abraka
  • W. A. Ojieabu Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Phrmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta Stale University, Abraka

Keywords:

Pharmacist, Perception, Public, Responsibility

Abstract

Background:

Pharmacists are rated as one of the top three professionals who serve the society but it is not clear whether the public fully appreciates what Pharmacists can do. Public perceptions and expectations of Pharmacists in Delta state.

Method:

Eighteen local government areas in Delta state were randomly selected as study sites. Adults, 18 years of age and over who were able to communicate in English were randomly approached and anonymously interviewed using a 34-item pretested questionnaire.

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Published

2014-08-01

How to Cite

Arute , J. E., Onwusah, O. D., Aghoja, C. O., Ordia , E. U., & Ojieabu , W. A. (2014). Public Perception of Pharmacist in Delta State. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy, 48(2). Retrieved from https://psnnjp.org/index.php/home/article/view/156