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Table 3 Types of ADRs to be reported

From: Exploring healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitude, and practices towards pharmacovigilance: a cross-sectional survey

ADRs to be reported

Physicians

Pharmacists

Nurses

Frequency (percentage)

n (%)

Frequency (percentage)

n (%)

Frequency (percentage)

n (%)

Suspected reactions (suspected drug is uncertain)

81 (71.4)

27 (73.0)

134 (68.0)

Reaction causing hospitalization

102 (91.1)

36 (97.3)

160 (81.2)

Reaction causing persistent disability

103 (92.0)

33 (89.2)

146 (74.1)

Reaction causing death of the patient

103 (92.0)

37 (100)

178 (90.4)

Minor reactions such as vomiting and diarrhea

51 (45.5)

22 (59.5)

165 (83.3)

Reactions to old drugs

81 (72.3)

27 (73.0)

158 (80.2)

Reactions to newly introduced drugs in the market

103 (92.0)

34 (91.9)

167 (84.8)

Any reaction in special population, e.g., children

102 (91.1)

29 (78.4)

152 (77.2)