Study of Knowledge and Attitude of Interns and Postgraduates about Tocolytics at M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmacological Research - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Objective: The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude of tocolytics among interns and postgraduate students of M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga. Materials and Methods: An Observational study was carried out among interns and postgraduate students of M.R. Medical College. 100 students were included during the study period of one and half months from 1st September to 15th October 2014. The data was collected in a Proforma which included questionnaire. Results: The results reveals that 71% of students answered correctly about the basics of tocolytics, 77% of students answered correctly about Beta-2 agonists, 66% of students answered correctly about Calcium channel blockers, 73% of students answered correctly about Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 62% of students answered correctly about Magnesium sulfate and 51% of students answered correctly about Atosiban. Conclusion: Results of the study reveals that most of the students are aware and have good knowledge about the pharmacology of tocolytics. Knowledge about newer tocolytics is moderate and needs more awareness.
Authors and Affiliations
Umesh Chandra C Honnaddi, S. H. Vardhamane, Tharangini SR, Basavaraj C Bidarimath, Roopali Somani
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- DOI 10.7439/ijpr.v5i12.2846
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