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## Abstract Pharmacy practice is evolving and the role of pharmacists in public health is expanding in many countries. The objective of this work was to analyse involvement of community pharmacy staff in public health activities, as well as to identify opinion of pharmacy professionals about strategies for expanding their public health role in Armenia. Survey was conducted in different regions of Armenia. Pharmacists and technicians working in community pharmacies were asked to complete pre-tested questionnaire that includes questions about their involvement in public health activity, motivation and opinion on strategies for improvement of the situation. 162 pharmacy professionals completed the questionnaire. Data were analysed with SPSS statistical software, version 22.0. 76.5% of responders indicated that they agree that community pharmacy practice should involve provision of public health services. Only 22.2% of community pharmacists and technicians reported that they are currently engaged in any public health activity. The main reasons for providing public health services indicated by responders are professional responsibility (84.6%), patients' satisfaction (66.0%) and persona

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Author

I Kazaryan; A Sevikyan; A Amirkhanyan; L Vardanyan

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Published

2020

Language

EN

Field

Health Professions (Health Sciences)