EVALUATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF RESIDENTS IN MEDICINE WORKING IN A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ABOUT GENERIC DRUGS
Journal Title: Dokuz Eylul Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Dergisi - Year 2019, Vol 33, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge of the residents in medicine (RIM) about generic drugs (GDs), the factors that might influence their knowledge, and their perception and prescription attitudes towards GDs.Material and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among RIM (prescribers) working in Dokuz Eylul University Research and Application Hospital during the period between June-August 2018 (n=506). Data was retrieved using questionnaire consisting of 6 sections evaluating the knowledge, perception and attitudes of RIM towards GDs. Descriptive statistics, t-test and correlation analysis were used.Results: Questionnaire response was 66.0% (n=334). Knowledge score was 8.2±2.9 (maximum: 16); the factors increasing the score were prior training about GDs, working in internal medicine departments, being younger physician. This study found that almost half of the RIM did not prioritize GD’s during prescription, and the reason for this might be the distrust for the effectiveness and quality of GDs. The level of income of the patient and the seriousness of the disease influenced their choice. The rate of RIM who thought that audit of Ministry of Health during GD production adequate was 25.2%, while 47.2% did not comment this issue. The proportion of RIM who thought that GDs were safe and cheap were 53.2% and 61.8%, respectively. The majority of RIM believed that the physicians should be trained about GDs (86.6%).Conclusion: This study revealed the necessity that teaching objectives related to GDs should be added to the undergraduate and postgraduate medical faculty curriculums and that sufficiency of existing curriculums should be scrutinized.
Authors and Affiliations
Pelin Tahirler, Şeyma Öncü, M. Aylin Arıcı, Reyhan Uçku, Ayşe Gelal
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