Abstract
Introduction: Pharmacist’s knowledge about different aspects of this
pandemic is crucial because it influence their role and contribution as
a frontline health care provider, as pharmacies and most of the pharmacy
practice sectors are kept open even during lockdowns providing
counseling, patient care. Pharmacist can provide valuable services
during COVID-19 pandemic, these services may include: provide reliable
information on the disease, participate in public education on
preventive measures, referring of suspected cases, insuring continuous
supply of medicine. Methods: A web-based, cross-sectional study,
conducted using survey instrument to obtain responses from Sudanese
pharmacists during the period from 26th of May to 3rd of June 2020. A
14-item survey instrument was developed. The web-based cross-sectional
study was carried out among Sudanese pharmacists. A self-reported
structured questionnaire was divided into three sections: demographic
characteristics, questions assessing the knowledge, and one question for
the pharmacist contribution during the pandemic. Results: The study
showed that 51.1% of pharmacists have good knowledge about the
COVID-19. The work experience and education level significantly
(P<0.05) influence pharmacist knowledge. Majority of
pharmacists contribute to different activities during the pandemic, e.g.
providing patients with transmission information (94%), Provide factual
and reliable information on the diseases symptoms (93.1%), providing
patients with prevention information (91.1%). Conclusion: The study
identified that pharmacists have good knowledge about COVID-19 pandemic
Also pharmacists contributed in many activities as a frontline health
care provider during this pandemic.