Analysis of the pharmaceutical workers state of readiness to counteract COVID-19 in the health care system of Ukraine

Abstract

The aim: To investigate the pharmacists level of readiness to provide assistance to pharmacy visitors on COVID-19 and ways to expand their social role in society during the pandemic. Materials and methods: Based on the analysis of the statistical data, sociological research and mathematical analysis, as well as generalization of the obtained results have been used in the work. The objects of the study were pharmaceutical workers of pharmacies. The survey was conducted in August 2021 via online survey of the target audience in professional groups. Results: The results of the survey of pharmaceutical workers indicate a high level of need (63.9% of respondents) for the continuous acquisition of relevant information on COVID-19. According to the results of the study, the growth of the social role of pharmacy specialists in combating coronavirus infection has been proved, which was supported by 86.2% of respondents in their daily activities. The possibility of introduction of 6 new functions to Ukrainian pharmacies has been considered. Conclusions: The practical significance of the obtained results is that together they create a scientific and methodological basis for improving the process of pharmaceutical workers participation in combating coronavirus infection.