Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to predict community pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care
Abstract Background The role of the pharmacist has changed from dispensing medicines, to working with other healthcare professionals to assure appropriate medication therapy management. This study assessed community pharmacists’ intention regarding diabetes care based on the theory of planned behavi...
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| description | Abstract Background The role of the pharmacist has changed from dispensing medicines, to working with other healthcare professionals to assure appropriate medication therapy management. This study assessed community pharmacists’ intention regarding diabetes care based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in Alexandria, Egypt. Methods A sample of 385 community pharmacies with one index per site (one pharmacist per pharmacy) was recruited in the sample using a multistage random sampling technique. This cross-sectional survey was performed using a self-administered questionnaire that measured the constructs of TPB. A structural equation model was used to identify specific factors that most contribute to and predict pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care. Results The sample included 385 pharmacies, approximately half of them (51.4%) were males and the majority of them (94%) had a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Intention was significantly correlated with attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control. “Regular screening for complications can improve quality of life for diabetic patients” (β = 1.131) was the most specific factor motivating pharmacists to perform diabetes care, while “some physicians do not appreciate pharmacists’ involvement in diabetic care” was the most specific factor that negatively influenced intention of pharmacists to provide diabetes care (β = 4.283). Conclusion Community pharmacists demonstrated a positive attitude, perceived significant approval from others and felt able to intervene in diabetes care. However, lack of physician collaboration was a specific hindering factor for pharmacists’ practice of diabetes care. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-435428c633664825af8a2505be810bb92022-12-22T04:40:08ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632022-12-0122111010.1186/s12913-022-08788-4Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to predict community pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes careDalia EL-Kaffash0Ebtisam Fetohy1Azza Mehanna2Master Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria UniversityHealth Administration and Behavioral Sciences Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria UniversityHealth Administration and Behavioral Sciences Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria UniversityAbstract Background The role of the pharmacist has changed from dispensing medicines, to working with other healthcare professionals to assure appropriate medication therapy management. This study assessed community pharmacists’ intention regarding diabetes care based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in Alexandria, Egypt. Methods A sample of 385 community pharmacies with one index per site (one pharmacist per pharmacy) was recruited in the sample using a multistage random sampling technique. This cross-sectional survey was performed using a self-administered questionnaire that measured the constructs of TPB. A structural equation model was used to identify specific factors that most contribute to and predict pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care. Results The sample included 385 pharmacies, approximately half of them (51.4%) were males and the majority of them (94%) had a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Intention was significantly correlated with attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control. “Regular screening for complications can improve quality of life for diabetic patients” (β = 1.131) was the most specific factor motivating pharmacists to perform diabetes care, while “some physicians do not appreciate pharmacists’ involvement in diabetic care” was the most specific factor that negatively influenced intention of pharmacists to provide diabetes care (β = 4.283). Conclusion Community pharmacists demonstrated a positive attitude, perceived significant approval from others and felt able to intervene in diabetes care. However, lack of physician collaboration was a specific hindering factor for pharmacists’ practice of diabetes care.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08788-4Theory of Planned BehaviorIntentionStructural equation modelType 2 diabetesDiabetes careCommunity pharmacists |
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| title | Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to predict community pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care |
| title_full | Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to predict community pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care |
| title_fullStr | Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to predict community pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care |
| title_full_unstemmed | Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to predict community pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care |
| title_short | Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to predict community pharmacists’ intention to provide diabetes care |
| title_sort | applying the theory of planned behavior to predict community pharmacists intention to provide diabetes care |
| topic | Theory of Planned Behavior Intention Structural equation model Type 2 diabetes Diabetes care Community pharmacists |
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