Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge Assessment of Naegleria fowleri Infection
Joint Authors
Shakeel, Sadia
Iffat, Wajiha
Khan, Madeeha
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to August 2015 to assess the knowledge of pharmacy students towards Naegleria fowleri infection.
A questionnaire was distributed to senior pharmacy students in different private and public sector universities of Karachi.
Descriptive statistics were used to demonstrate students’ demographic information and their responses to the questionnaire.
Pearson chi-square test was adopted to assess the relationship between independent variables and responses of students.
The study revealed that pharmacy students were having adequate awareness of Naegleria fowleri infection and considered it as a serious health issue that necessitates instantaneous steps by the government to prevent the general public from the fatal neurological infection.
The students recommended that appropriate methods should be projected in the community from time to time that increases public awareness about the associated risk factors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shakeel, Sadia& Iffat, Wajiha& Khan, Madeeha. 2016. Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge Assessment of Naegleria fowleri Infection. Scientifica،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117574
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shakeel, Sadia…[et al.]. Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge Assessment of Naegleria fowleri Infection. Scientifica No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117574
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shakeel, Sadia& Iffat, Wajiha& Khan, Madeeha. Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge Assessment of Naegleria fowleri Infection. Scientifica. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117574
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1117574