Adeola Elizabeth Abiola

Assessment of healthcare students' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards pharmacogenomics at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria

By Olusegun Ayo Ade-Adekunle

Background: Pharmacogenomics explores how genetic variations affect drug responses, crucial for personalised medicine. Understanding healthcare students' perspectives is vital for advancing awareness in this field. This study aimed to assess healthcare students' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards pharmacogenomics at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu Campus, Ogun State. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare students (medicine, pharmacy, and nursing) at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu Campus, Ogun State, using purposive sampling. Results: Respondents from medicine, nursing, and pharmacy demonstrated a moderate level of confidence in pharmacogenomics knowledge (38.1%, 75.9%, and 42.6%, respectively). They also indicated that their curricula inadequately cover pharmacogenomics (p < 0.001), highlighting the need for curriculum revisions to incorporate pharmacogenomics training. Conclusion: Healthcare students exhibited fair knowledge and favourable attitudes towards pharmacogenomics, yet further education is essential for a comprehensive understanding of its fundamentals and clinical implications.