Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal (CDOAJ)
ISSN: 2574-7800
Research Article
Contribution of Pharmacy Staff in Cotonou Pharmacies to the
Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections with Urethral
and/or Vaginal Discharge
Authors:
Fabrice Akpadjan
,
Hissein Ali
,
Nadia Ntouala
,
Laura Dotsop
,
Blandine Omono
and
Hugues Adegbidi
DOI:
10.23880/cdoaj-16000341
Abstract
Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health issue worldwide. Some patients turn first to pharmacy staff for medicines. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pharmacy staff in Cotonou regarding STIs with urethral and/or vaginal discharge.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with descriptive and analytical aims carried out on an exhaustive sample of pharmacy staff working in the pharmacies of Cotonou involved in the dispensing of medications. The data were collected and analysed using STATA version 15 software.
Results: A total of 94 pharmacies with 732 people were included in the study. The average age of the respondents was 27.9 years. Females were the most represented (sex ratio = 0.4). Pharmacy assistants were the majority (81%). The average knowledge score was 11 ± 3.1, the average attitude score was 3.1± 1.4 and the average practice score was 6.8± 1.4. The overall knowledge- attitude- practice (KAP) level of pharmacy staff was average at 50.7%. Low KAP level was significantly associated with age, professional qualification, prior training or internships on STIs, and having received STI cases at the counter.
Conclusion: The overall KAP score of pharmacy staff on STIs with urethral and/or vaginal discharge is average. This score is influenced by certain factors that need to be taken into account for the well-being of the population.
Keywords: STI; Urethral Discharge; Vaginal Discharge; Pharmacies; Cotonou
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