Date of Completion

2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Keywords

Pharmacists, COVID-19, Infection Control

Abstract

A descriptive cross-sectional study was used in this study. Researchers used convenience sampling to gather participants who were the most accessible. The study included 102 community pharmacists in Cavite. A total of 30 pharmacists are owners of independent pharmacies, while 72 pharmacists are currently working in community pharmacies or drugstores in Cavite. The survey tool was adapted based on an approved questionnaire completed by Itani R. et al (2020). Descriptive analysis was used in the study. The collected data was recorded and encoded in a frequency table to computer frequencies of different categories in the questionnaires using Microsoft Excel. Findings show that surgical masks (91.20%) and face shields (49%) are the most used PPE during their practice. Moreover, they show good responses in disinfection and hygiene as 97.10% observe frequent use of hand sanitizer and 91.20% practice frequent counter and cashier disinfection. Among the surveyed pharmacists, 90.20% have reported that there is a sign requesting patients to wear facemasks prior to entrance, 89.20% limits the number of individuals inside, 64.40% measures the patient's body temperature before entering, and 63.70% have door sign requesting patients to alert the pharmacy staff if they are experiencing COVID19 symptoms. Although the findings show adequate IPC measures practiced by the community pharmacists, there are still a few reports in this study that have a poor response against the COVID-19. It is recommended that health authorities strengthen oversight and provide more effective support to health care workers to better comply with protocols or regulations.

First Advisor

Richard L. Pineda, RPh

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