Table 8 Predictors knowledge score (related to weight management products) among community pharmacists in Lebanon. n = 341
From: Role of community pharmacists in weight management: results of a national study in Lebanon
| Â | B, 95% CI | Adjusted B, 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
Age range | ||
  < 30 years | Ref | Ref |
 31–40 years | −0.32(−0.72, 0.09) | 0.05 (−0.44,0.54) |
  ≥ 41 years | −0.73(−1.13, − 0.32) | −0.10(− 0.75,0.56) |
Gender | Â | Â |
 Male | Ref | Ref |
 Female | 0.37 (0.04,0.71) | 0.17 (−0.17,0.51) |
Employments status | ||
 Employed | Ref | – |
 Pharmacy owner | 0.18(−0.17, 0.52) | – |
Highest educational level attained | ||
 Bachelors | Ref | Ref |
 Pharm D | 0.26(−0.16,0.68) | 0.13(−0.27,0.53) |
 Masters /PhD | 0.61 (0.19,1.04) | 0.79(0.37,1.21) |
Which university did you graduate from | ||
 Outside Lebanon | Ref | Ref |
 In Lebanon | 0.88(0.55,1.22) | 0.88(0.50,1.26) |
During your university education, did you receive any weight management training? | ||
 No | Ref | Ref |
 Yes | 0.45(0.10, 0.80) | 0.42(0.08,0.75) |
Did you receive any postgraduate education/training on weight management? | ||
 No | Ref | – |
 Yes | 0.14(−0.27,0.55) | – |
Years of work experience | ||
 1–3 years | Ref | Ref |
 4–10 years | −0.16(− 0.62,0.29) | −0.15(− 0.63,0.34) |
 Above 10 years | −0.52(− 0.94,-0.10) | −0.16(− 0.80,0.48) |
How many pharmacists work in this pharmacy? | ||
 1–2 pharmacist | Ref | – |
 3–5 pharmacist | 0.12(−0.30, 0.53) | – |
 More than 5 pharmacist | −0.71(−2.88, 1.46) | – |
How long has this pharmacy been opened for? | ||
 1–3 years | Ref | – |
 4–10 years | −0.25 (− 0.74, 0.23) | – |
 Above 10 years | − 0.46(− 0.93,0.02) | – |
How many times do you get queries about weight management products at your pharmacy? | ||
 Once daily or less | Ref | Ref |
 More than once daily | 0.42(0.09, 0.76) | 0.41(0.10, 0.73) |