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IJMDC. 2023; 7(4): 639-645

Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Authors: Abdullah Hussain Bohamad, Mohammed A. Alamer, Hatem I. Al Ali, Latifah A. Albash, Hadeel H. Buali, Mahdi A. Al Ali, Abdallah S. Essa.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and behavior of using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) among healthcare providers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia between March and June, 2022 using a self-administrated questionnaire and including 300 medical professionals. Saudi healthcare providers, male or female, were included in this study. The questionnaire covered demographics, awareness, attitude, and behavior related to the use of PPIs. Results: According to the results, out of 300 participants, 33.1% were physicians, 33.4% were nurses, and 33.4% were pharmacists. Pharmacists demonstrated the greatest level of knowledge. Most participants (81.3%) answered that the main cause of PPI overuse was doctors, while others (18.7%) answered patients. The findings revealed that nurses, those who had bachelor’s degrees, and those who were between the ages of 25 and 40 years, and who worked in primary healthcare had less knowledge. Conclusion: Medical professionals of Al-Ahsa were aware about the use of PPIs. Raising their level of knowledge and reducing their dependency on PPIs are necessary. The widespread abuse of PPI must be reduced by regular professional development programs and training for healthcare professionals.

Keywords:
Medication, drug, awareness, healthcare provider, pharmacology.

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Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

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Abdullah Hussain Bohamad
Medical Intern, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Mohammed A Alamer
Medical student, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Hatem I Al Ali
Medical Intern, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Latifah A Albash
Medical student, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Hadeel H Buali
Medical student, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Mahdi A Al Ali
General Physician, Al Omran Hospital, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Abdallah S Essa
Intrenal Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
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Correspondence to:
. Abdullah Hussain Bohamad, Medical intern, College of Medicine, king Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.; abddullah9h9@gmail.com

Publication history
Received 27 Dec 2022
Accepted 01 Jan 2023
Published online 01 Jan 2023
Published in print 15 Jan 2023

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Bohamad AH, Alamer MA, Ali HIA, Albash LA, Buali HH, Ali MAA, Essa AS. Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2023; 7(4): 639-645. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1668895462

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Bohamad AH, Alamer MA, Ali HIA, Albash LA, Buali HH, Ali MAA, Essa AS. Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=131256 [Access: March 22, 2023]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1668895462

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Bohamad AH, Alamer MA, Ali HIA, Albash LA, Buali HH, Ali MAA, Essa AS. Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2023), [cited March 22, 2023]; 7(4): 639-645. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1668895462

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Bohamad, A. H., Alamer, . M. A., Ali, . H. I. A., Albash, . L. A., Buali, . H. H., Ali, . M. A. A. & Essa, . A. S. (2023) Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 7 (4), 639-645. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1668895462

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Bohamad, Abdullah Hussain, Mohammed A. Alamer, Hatem I. Al Ali, Latifah A. Albash, Hadeel H. Buali, Mahdi A. Al Ali, and Abdallah S. Essa. 2023. Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 7 (4), 639-645. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1668895462

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Bohamad, Abdullah Hussain, Mohammed A. Alamer, Hatem I. Al Ali, Latifah A. Albash, Hadeel H. Buali, Mahdi A. Al Ali, and Abdallah S. Essa. "Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 7 (2023), 639-645. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1668895462

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Bohamad, A. H., Alamer, . M. A., Ali, . H. I. A., Albash, . L. A., Buali, . H. H., Ali, . M. A. A. & Essa, . A. S. (2023) Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 7 (4), 639-645. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1668895462

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