A knowledge, attitude and practice study about oral rehydration therapy among pharmacy students in Chennai: A cross sectional study

D. Indra Kumary; S. Jayakumari; E. Padhma Priya; J. Abel Joe Jacob

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS1.7509

Authors

D. Indra Kumary Pharm.D Intern, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
S. Jayakumari
hodpcognosy@velsuniv.ac.in
Head of Department, Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
E. Padhma Priya Pharm.D Intern, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
J. Abel Joe Jacob Pharm.D Intern, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords:

Oral Rehydration Therapy, Pharmacy students, knowledge, Questionnaire

Abstract

Aim- The study aim is to show the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding oral rehydration therapy towards pharmacy students in 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 22 questions into 4 domains, where demographic details and questions regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of oral rehydration therapy where asked among pharmacy students in Chennai. Result and Discussion- In our study questionnaire was circulated to 218 pharmacy students totally, but only 203 pharmacy students have responded giving response rate of (93.1%) who is studying in private institution at Chennai. Majority of pharmacy students responded from the age group above 22-23 years were 79 (38.9 %), Most of response were from B pharm students 88 (43.3 %). Conclusion- The present study concluded that pharmacy student has GOOD knowledge, attitude and practice about oral rehydration therapy and have enough awareness regarding preparing and dispensing oral rehydration solution among pharmacy students.

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