Exploring consumers' perspective of community pharmacists delivering COVID-19 vaccinations: an Australian pilot study.
Int J Pharm Pract
; 31(3): 337-340, 2023 May 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2283968
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian community pharmacists delivered a wide range of professional services, including COVID-19 vaccinations. The aim of this study was to understand the reasons for and attitudes of consumers receiving COVID-19 vaccinations from community pharmacists.METHODS:
A nationwide anonymous online survey recruited consumers above the age of 18 years who had received their COVID-19 vaccinations at community pharmacies between September 2021 and April 2022. KEYFINDINGS:
COVID-19 vaccinations at community pharmacies were positively received by consumers due to their convenience and accessibility.CONCLUSIONS:
Future health strategies should utilise the highly trained workforce of community pharmacists for wider public outreach.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pharmacies
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Community Pharmacy Services
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Pharm Pract
Journal subject:
Pharmacy
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijpp
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