# Knowledge and Attitudes of Domestic Pharmacy Pharmacists Based on their Experience in Anti-doping Education and Counselling

정상원, 강희철, 강태진 and 김희진. (2024). 국내 약국 약사의 반도핑 교육 및 상담 경험에 따른 지식과 태도. 한국사회약학회지, 12(2), 99-106.

**초록**

**BACKGOUND **

 The role of pharmacists in anti-doping education and in preventing doping is increasing, especially with a rise in recreational sports participation. However, there is a lack of research on how pharmacists in Korea handle doping-related counseling.

**METHODS **

 An online survey with a structured questionnaire was performed from 169 pharmacists regarding their anti-doping knowledge, experience, and attitudes. Data was analyzed through crosstabulation and logistic regression. 

**RESULTS**

 Pharmacists who underwent anti-doping education or counseled athletes had higher levels of anti-doping knowledge. Most pharmacists had negative attitudes towards doping and felt they lacked sufficient knowledge to counsel athletes. Only a small percentage had experience working as sports pharmacists at major competitions.

** CONCLUSION**

 Pharmacists with more anti-doping education or experience had better knowledge, but overall, most felt unprepared to advise athletes. More research and educational programs are needed to strengthen their role in anti-doping efforts.

anti-doping, pharmacist, experiences, knowledge, attitudes, sports pharmacist

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