Training to address vaccine hesitancy in first-year students
Pharmacy Education
; 22(1):108-115, 2022.
Article
in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1707149
ABSTRACT
Aim:
This study's aim was to determine if an additional educational component on pharmacy students can increase their knowledge and skill level to address vaccine hesitancy and/or refusal related to a future Covid 19 vaccine.Methods:
First-year pharmacy students were given additional education beyond what they received in their Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) module, on motivational interviewing (MI). They were given a pre-and post survey assessing their knowledge and confidence in addressing vaccine hesitancy and the application of MI. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).Results:
This study showed that additional motivational interviewing education had a significant impact on the student's knowledge, self-assessment of skills in talking to patients, and understanding how the skills impacted patients regarding vaccines both general and Covid-19 vaccines.Conclusion:
The study's findings indicate that additional training that focuses on motivational methods to engage patients is needed for students to be able to address vaccine hesitancy, especially when a new vaccine using different science is on the market.
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Databases of international organizations
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Web of Science
Topics:
Vaccines
Language:
English
Journal:
Pharmacy Education
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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