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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE STUDY ON PHARMACOVIGILANCE AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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Saurabh N. Verma
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Dr.Neha R. Kulkarni
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Department of Pharmacology,
Zenith School of Pharmacy, India
DOI: 10.55041/ijsmt.v1i2.003
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In the context of modern healthcare, pharmacovigilance plays a pivotal role in ensuring drug safety, minimizing adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and promoting rational medication use. Healthcare professionals (HCPs), including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and allied health workers, serve as frontline stakeholders in detecting and reporting ADRs. Despite the global emphasis on pharmacovigilance systems, varying degrees of awareness, attitudes, and practical engagement among HCPs remain a challenge—especially in low- and middle-income countries. This research investigates the current status of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) related to pharmacovigilance among HCPs. It explores determinants influencing reporting behavior, barriers to implementing pharmacovigilance activities, and educational gaps that hinder optimal participation. Using a cross-sectional analytical design, data were collected from 560 healthcare professionals across tertiary care hospitals and primary healthcare centers. Results revealed that although a majority of participants possessed moderate pharmacovigilance knowledge, significant gaps existed in reporting practices and positive attitude maintenance. Key predictors of ADR reporting included formal pharmacovigilance training, years of clinical experience, and institutional support systems. This article concludes with strategies to enhance pharmacovigilance integration into clinical practice and policy recommendations to fortify ADR surveillance mechanisms.

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Pharmacovigilance Adverse Drug Reactions Healthcare Professionals Knowledge Attitude Practice Drug Safety ADR Reporting
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Verma, S. N. (2025). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Study on Pharmacovigilance Among Healthcare Professionals. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, Volume 01(02), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v1i2.003

Verma, Saurabh. "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Study on Pharmacovigilance Among Healthcare Professionals." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. Volume 01, no. 02, 2025, pp. 1-9. doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v1i2.003.

Verma, Saurabh. "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Study on Pharmacovigilance Among Healthcare Professionals." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology Volume 01, no. 02 (2025): 1-9. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v1i2.003.

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