Product Evaluation and Registration Unit, Asmara, Eritrea
Research Paper
Diffusion of Pharmacovigilance in the Eritrean Healthcare System: A Cross-sectional Study
Author(s): Araya N, Yemane D, Andegiorgish AK, Bahta I and Russom M*
Background: Taking the overstretched healthcare system, inappropriate prescribing, self-medication seeking
behavior, infiltration of substandard and counterfeit medicines in the resource-constrained countries into
consideration, having a well-functioning Pharmacovigilance system has paramount importance to ensure patient
safety. The aim of this study is therefore to assess the degree and pattern of Pharmacovigilance system diffusion and
its barriers in Eritrean healthcare system.
Methods: This is an exploratory cross-sectional study among healthcare professionals from representative health
facilities in all administrative regions in Eritrea. Participants were selected using systematic random sampling
method. Assisted self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection between June 27 and September
8, 2017. Associa.. View more»