Involving pharmacists in sexual health research: experience from an emergency contraception study.
Black, Kirsten;
Anderson, Claire;
Kubba, Ali;
Wellings, Kaye;
(2009)
Involving pharmacists in sexual health research: experience from an emergency contraception study.
The journal of family planning and reproductive health care / Faculty of Family Planning & Reproductive Health Care, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 35 (1).
pp. 41-43.
ISSN 1471-1893
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1783/147118909787072478
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BACKGROUND: Community pharmacists are expanding their sphere of activity within primary health care, increasing their role not only in health care but also research. METHODS AND RESULTS: We describe the challenges encountered in carrying out a pilot study of women obtaining emergency hormonal contraception through different providers, including pharmacies, highlighting deficiencies in understanding and experience of the research process, which impacted on the study in substantial ways. CONCLUSIONS: As pharmacists expand their role, training and professional development will need to be enhanced to support them in their contribution to health care and research.
