Abstract

Background: Adverse drug reactions are currently the sixth biggest cause of death worldwide. In sub-Saharan Africa, Adverse drug reactions account for 6.3% of all hospital admissions. Spontaneous reporting of ADRs is the most commonly used in Sub-Saharan Africa. Aim: To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)-reporting by healthcare professionals in selected health facilities in Bushenyi District. Method: A cross-sectional study was used in ten randomly selected health facilities including, Comboni Hospital Kyamuhunga, Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Bushenyi HC IV, Kyabugimbi HC IV, Kyeizoba HC III, Bushenyi Uganda Prisons HC III, Nyabubare HC III, Kakanju HC III, Kabushaho HC III, Ankole Tea Factory HC II. These health facilities are located in Bushenyi District in Western Uganda region. The sample size was determined using Solven’s formula. Participants were selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Data collection was done using adapted pre-tested questionnaires and data analysis was performed using SPSS computer version 25.0.

Keywords: Adverse drug reaction, Healthcare professional, Cross-sectional study, Bushenyi district, Soven’s formula