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Evaluating the Understanding, Beliefs, and Recognition of Tuberculosis Screening in the Workplace Among Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Support Personnel at a Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Author(s) Dr. DR. IBRAHIM IBN SAANA, Dr. DANIEL N.A. ANKRAH, Dr. CHARLES K. OFEI-PALM, Dr. DANIEL AMANING DANQUAH, Ms. OLGA AWUNI, Dr. DANIEL ABUGBILA
Country Ghana
Abstract Background: This study investigates the understanding, beliefs, and recognition of tuberculosis (TB) screening among pharmacists and pharmaceutical support personnel at a Teaching Hospital. Understanding the perspectives of healthcare workers regarding TB screening in the workplace is crucial for optimizing screening programs and improving TB control efforts.
Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional design was used. A total of 205 respondents. Semi-structured questionnaires, adapted and validated from previous research, were utilized to gather data electronically via a RedCap survey link. Data collection occurred between March 20th, 2023, and the end of May 20th, 2023, at various pharmacy units of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The collected data were organized using Excel software and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26.0. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the results.
Findings: A total of 205 participants were involved in the study, with a non-response rate of 1.9%. Among the respondents, pharmacists were the majority, at 72.9%. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 35 (±8.7) years. Male respondents comprised 54.7% of the sample, while 41.4% held post-graduate qualifications. Regarding understanding levels, 16.7% of the participants demonstrated excellent understanding, 57.65% had average, and 26.6% exhibited poor understanding regarding TB screening. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in understanding between pharmacists and support staff (t (201) =, p=0.00). However, there was no statistically significant difference observed in the recognition levels between them.
Conclusion: The study revealed that 16.7% of the staff demonstrated an excellent understanding, while 57.65% exhibited an average understanding of TB screening. There was a high level of recognition among the staff groups, totaling 61.57%. The analysis also indicated a significant disparity in understanding between pharmacists and support staff (t (201), p=0.00). A statistically significant difference was not found in the recognition levels of TB screening between these two groups.
Keywords Tuberculosis screening, understanding, recognition, Beliefs,Health worker
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.49571
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9whxs

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