The Level Of Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Lived Experiences of Ship's Crew in Medication Management System: A Convergent Mixed Method Study

Author(s)	Mr. Francis Wilson Nico Garbino
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, practices, and lived experiences of the ship’s crew regarding medication management systems utilizing a convergent mixed methods design. The author gathered both Quantitative and Qualitative data through structured surveys; the latter were obtained via in-depth interviews. The results showed that the respondents have demonstrated high levels of knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices in medication management. Further, no significant differences were observed when grouped according to their age, rank, or years of service (p > 0.05). The author also uses thematic analysis and further reveals three major themes: accountability in medication handling, competence in emergency response, and the need for continuous training. Moreover, integration of findings confirms and states that experiential learning is reinforced and corroborates the quantitative outcomes. Lastly, the study highlights the importance of sustained training and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal medication safety on board.
Keywords	Pharmacy, medication management, seafarers, knowledge-attitude-practice, mixed methods, Davao City, Philippines
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-25
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72396

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