Factors influencing the delivery of Public Health Interventions by community pharmacists: A thematic review protocol

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BackgroundCommunity pharmacies are the first point of contact for most people seeking treatment for minor illnesses in Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs-). In recent years, the role of community pharmacists has evolved, and they play a significant role in the delivery of public health interventions (PHIs) aimed at primary, and secondary prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases. This review aims to explore the evidence on the factors that influence community pharmacists to take up the role of delivery of these interventions. Methods and analysis A systematic review of the literature will be conducted to identify existing literature on the factors that influence the uptake of delivery of public health interventions through community pharmacists. We will search three databases namely: Medline, Embase and Scopus. The review will be guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Findings from the review will be pooled and a thematic analysis will be used to identify the overarching themes. DiscussionThe proposed review will provide evidence on the various factors that influence the uptake of the role of delivery of public health interventions by community pharmacists. The findings from this review will inform the design of policies on the public health interventions to be delivered through community pharmacies.

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