A knowledge, attitude and practice study about seizure management towards pharmacy students in private institution at Chennai: A web based cross sectional study

E. Padhma Priya; M. Varaprasana Rao; D. Indra Kumary

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.7302

Authors

E. Padhma Priya Pharm.D Intern, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies(VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
M. Varaprasana Rao
mvprasanna90.sps@velsuiv.ac.in
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies(VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
D. Indra Kumary Pharm.D Intern, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies(VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords:

knowledge, pharmacy, students, questionnaire, seizure

Abstract

Aim - The study aim is to show the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding seizure management towards pharmacy students in private institution at Chennai. Material and Methods- The study is carried out with a sample size of 218 students in VISTAS, Pallavaram, at Chennai. It is a web based cross –sectional study. The data were collected by e-questionnaire of 21 questions into 4 domains, where demographic details and questions regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of seizure management where asked among pharmacy students in private institution. Result and Discussion- In our study questionnaire was circulated to 218 pharmacy students totally, but only 206 pharmacy students have responded giving response rate of (94.4%) who is studying in private institution at Chennai. Majority of pharmacy students responded from the age group above 22 years 113(54.8%), Most of response were from Female participants 112(54.3%) and B pharm students 111(53.8%).The study result shows that pharmacy students have 81.9% knowledge about seizure management. Conclusion- The present study concluded that pharmacy student have adequate knowledge, attitude and practice about seizure and its management and have enough awareness regarding seizure management among pharmacy students.

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