Introduction

Adverse Drug Reactions are studied by the science of pharmacovigilance, which makes particular use of spontaneous reports made by health professionals, although such professionals experience difficulties in recognizing adverse reactions and their importance in patient safety. The causes of underreporting are attributed to a lack of knowledge, awareness and understanding of incidents.

Objective

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated instrument in order to characterize the population under study, determining its knowledge and behaviors Results: Doctors demonstrated a greater knowledge of adverse drug reactions than nursing technicians; however an understanding of pharmacovigilance was higher among pharmacists. The length of time spent in training and working in an institution were also associated with a knowledge of adverse drug reactions

Conclusion

The results of this study show that professional training influences knowledge and behaviors on adverse drug reactions.

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