The contribution of Ghanaian patients to the reporting of adverse drug reactions: a quantitative and qualitative study

The contribution of Ghanaian patients to the reporting of adverse drug reactions: a quantitative and qualitative study

Abstract Background Under-reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is a major challenge for pharmacovigilance in Africa. This study sets out to assess the level of awareness of Ghanaian patients about ADRs and ADR-reporting and explores how different patients in Ghana recognize an ADR and the step...

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Main Authors: Tom G. Jacobs, H. Hilda Ampadu, Jarno Hoekman, Alexander N. O. Dodoo, Aukje K. Mantel-Teeuwisse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Pharmacovigilance
Patient reporting
Adverse drug reactions
Communication
Questionnaire
Patient interviews
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6285-9

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