September 2017

Knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacists in relation to cholesterol screening in Delta State, Nigeria

Elevated level of cholesterol is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. Community pharmacies are considered as ideal settings to provide screening services for chronic medical conditions. An adequate knowledge and a positive attitude towards cholesterol screening would increase pharmacist’s involvement in cholesterol lowering interventions and referrals. The objective of this study was to...

Author(s): Adje, U. D., Arute, E. J. and Adarighofua, M. I.