Pharmacy students’ perceptions and attitudes towards professionalism on social media: A cross-sectional study
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Background: The objective of the study was to determine the perceptions and attitudes toward social media professionalism among pharmacy students according to gender and program year. Methods: An online survey was sent to pharmacy students. The survey contained two sections: a demographics section, and assessment of attitudes toward professionalism and accountability in using social media. Results: About 30% of female students disagreed on using social media for hiring decisions compared to 20% of male students. About 41% of female students agreed on the importance of editing social media profiles prior to applying for jobs, compared to 38% of male students. Male students (11%) agreed more than female students (4%) on taking pictures of others without their knowledge. Fifth-year students (85%) disagreed the most on posting descriptions of how to break school or job rules. Conclusion: Gender and program years have impacted the perceptions and attitudes toward social media professionalism.
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Studies on healthcare students in the Arab and Middle Eastern region supported the need to develop clear guidelines delineating the safe and professional use of social media by future healthcare providers.
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- Authors
- Almetwazi, M., Alahmari, G., Alnahdi, N., Aljamil, F., Aljawadi, M., & Alhossan, A.
- Affiliations
- King Saud University (SA)
- Venue
- Pharmacy Education
- Published
- 2021-07-11
- Volume
- 21
- Pages
- 222-229
- ISSN
- 1477-2701 (ISSN-L)
- 1560-2214
- OpenAlex
- W3190749776
- Cited by
- 3
- References
- 15
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2022: 1
- FWCI
- 0.14
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Locations
- Pharmacy Education (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- King Saud University
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Health › Social Media in Health Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
- Health Sciences › Nursing › Leadership and Management › Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Keywords
- pharmacy students, gender differences, professional conduct
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