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Objective: The improper disposal of household pharmaceutical waste (HPW) is an emerging cause of environmental pollution. Behavioural practices are intricately linked to individuals' knowledge levels and attitudes. Thus, this systematic review aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of HPW disposal among the public and to examine the interconnectedness of these KAP components.
Methods: A literature review for articles published from 2013 to 2023 was carried out in scientific databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, identifying quantitative studies involving the assessment of KAP of the public concerning HPW disposal.
Results: This review incorporated 12 studies conducted in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Nine studies highlighted a consistent trend of limited to inadequate knowledge regarding safe medication disposal. Notwithstanding, respondents largely exhibited a positive attitude towards proper medication disposal. This encouraging disposition, unfortunately, stands in stark contrast to the reported practices, which appeared to be inadequate. This dissonance might be due to a deficit in accessible disposal facilities and information, compounded with insufficient guidance from healthcare professionals. Interestingly, the majority expressed support for take-back programs aimed at managing unused and expired medications.
Conclusion: This review identified a need for a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected dynamics among KAP components regarding safe medication disposal. The exploration of theoretical behavioural frameworks could help predict public intentions to adopt safe medication disposal practices. Ultimately, a multi-faceted approach that addresses knowledge gaps, reinforces positive attitudes, and promotes accessible safe medication disposal services can collectively safeguard the environment and public health.
目的：家庭医药废物（HPW）的不当处置是造成环境污染的一个新原因。行为实践与个人的知识水平和态度密切相关。因此，本系统性综述旨在评估公众在处理家庭医药废弃物方面的知识、态度和实践（KAP），并研究这些KAP组成部分之间的相互联系：在科学数据库 PubMed、Scopus 和 Web of Science 中对 2013 年至 2023 年发表的文章进行了文献综述，确定了涉及评估公众对高压废物处置的 KAP 的定量研究：本综述纳入了在非洲、南亚和东南亚进行的 12 项研究。九项研究强调了一种一致的趋势，即对安全药物处置的了解有限或不足。尽管如此，受访者大多对正确处置药物持积极态度。遗憾的是，这种令人鼓舞的态度与报告的做法形成了鲜明对比，后者似乎并不充分。造成这种不协调的原因可能是缺乏方便的处理设施和信息，再加上医护人员的指导不够。有趣的是，大多数人表示支持旨在管理未使用和过期药物的回收计划：本综述认为，有必要全面了解有关安全处置药物的 KAP 各组成部分之间的相互联系。对行为理论框架的探索有助于预测公众采取安全药物处置措施的意愿。归根结底，解决知识差距、强化积极态度和推广可获得的安全药物处置服务的多层面方法可以共同保护环境和公众健康。
期刊介绍：
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice (IJPP) is a Medline-indexed, peer reviewed, international journal. It is one of the leading journals publishing health services research in the context of pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, medicines and medicines management. Regular sections in the journal include, editorials, literature reviews, original research, personal opinion and short communications. Topics covered include: medicines utilisation, medicine management, medicines distribution, supply and administration, pharmaceutical services, professional and patient/lay perspectives, public health (including, e.g. health promotion, needs assessment, health protection) evidence based practice, pharmacy education. Methods include both evaluative and exploratory work including, randomised controlled trials, surveys, epidemiological approaches, case studies, observational studies, and qualitative methods such as interviews and focus groups. Application of methods drawn from other disciplines e.g. psychology, health economics, morbidity are especially welcome as are developments of new methodologies.
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