Enhancing the Professional Functions of Pharmacists: A Focus on Increasing Anti-doping Awareness among Physical Education University Students

Masako Horiuchi; Atsunobu Sagara; Risa Yoshida; Momoyo Kobayashi; Fumiko Takenoya; Tomoo Ryushi; Tetsuro Kobayashi; Wakana Nakama; Inkwan Hwang; Fumiaki Sato; Tetsuro Yumoto

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Enhancing the Professional Functions of Pharmacists: A Focus on Increasing Anti-doping Awareness among Physical Education University Students

VernacularTitle:体育系大学生を対象とした薬剤師の職能向上に関する調査研究～アンチ・ドーピングの意識向上に向けて～
Author: Masako HORIUCHI ¹ ; Atsunobu SAGARA ¹ ; Risa YOSHIDA ¹ ; Momoyo KOBAYASHI ² ; Fumiko TAKENOYA ³ ; Tomoo RYUSHI ⁴ ; Tetsuro KOBAYASHI ⁵ ; Wakana NAKAMA ⁶ ; Inkwan HWANG ⁵ ; Fumiaki SATO ¹ ; Tetsuro YUMOTO ¹
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1. Division of Pharmacy Professional Development and Research, Hoshi University
2. Sakaue Pharmacy
3. Department of Sports Science, Hoshi University
4. Faculty of Sports and Health Science, Department of Sports Science, Daito Bunka University
5. Graduate School of Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University
6. Faculty of Sport Culture, Nippon Sport Science University
Keywords: doping; sports-pharmacist; survey; sports; physical education university students
From:Japanese Journal of Social Pharmacy 2021;40(1):27-35
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Introduction: Recently, doping among athletes has been on the rise, and pharmacists have an important role in both the promotion of anti-doping (AD) and in providing accurate information and effective support. In this study, we examined various fact-finding surveys that targeted physical education university (PEU) students, and we focused on their use of pharmacies/drugstores, their involvement with pharmacists, and knowledge about AD. We also examined the necessary AD-related professional competencies of pharmacists. Method: Questionnaire surveys were prepared, and the responses of 1,249 students were analyzed. Results : From a survey on what students buy at pharmacies/drug stores it showed that medicines for flu common colds sell the most. Most of the students did not receive any drug consultations at pharmacies/drug stores before purchasing, because they preferred to make their own decisions about drug use. Also, many students were wary of doping with supplements. Although the students who participated in international sports competitions and events possessed a wealth of doping-related knowledge and awareness, PEU students lacked them. Discussion : We determined that it was necessary to gather relevant patient information and explore methods so that intentions could be discussed when purchasing medications from pharmacies/drug stores. We also recognized the need for early doping education programs in light of the inadequate AD-related knowledge and awareness among university student-athletes. Therefore, all pharmacists should strive to acquire a wide range of knowledge to support athletes in this effort. Furthermore, we believe that expanding the professional functions of pharmacists would increase the awareness of AD among athletes.