Using the social cognitive theory to examine spontaneous attempts to quit illicit substance use.

Rural areas in the US exhibit high rates of illicit substance use. This study aimed to investigate the Social Cognitive Theory factors associated with spontaneous attempts to quit illicit substance use in a sample of users. A cross-sectional survey was administered through face-to-face interviews.

Predictors of Stress and Burnout Among Pharmacy Faculty in the United States.

Objective: Stress and burnout may impact pharmacy faculty's well-being, quality of life, and productivity. This research study aimed to assess pharmacy faculty's overall burnout and stress levels in the United States and identify the characteristics associated with these 2 constructs while controlling for faculty characteristics.

Methods: A total of 5245 faculty members were invited to participate in a survey between November 2021 and February 2022.

A National Survey of Perceptions Around Conditions Associated With Pharmacy Faculty Workload Equity.

Objective: To assess pharmacy faculty members' perceptions of conditions associated with workload equity and factors that can improve workload equity.

Methods: A 26-item survey instrument was developed and distributed via email to members of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Council of Faculties. Questions pertained to the workload distribution, fairness in assignment, and perception of the conditions associated with workload equity (transparency, context, credit, clarity, norms, and accountability) as well as institutional and individual demographics.

Perceptions and Practices for Evaluating Faculty Workload by Pharmacy Education Administration/Leadership.

Objective: To assess how department chairs/administrators define, measure, and evaluate faculty workload to better understand practices within the Academy.

Methods: An 18-item survey was distributed to department chairs/administrators via American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Connect. Participants identified if they are a primary decision maker for faculty workload, whether their program has a workload policy, how workload is calculated, and how faculty satisfaction with workload equity is measured.

An Exploratory Study of Arab American Pharmacy Educators' Work Experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

To explore the experience of members of Arab American Pharmacy Educators (AAPE) regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace. A cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed electronically to 51 AAPE members. Eligible participants were those who identify with Arab heritage and have worked at US schools or colleges of pharmacy.

Gaps and Opportunities for Faculty Workload Policies in Pharmacy and Health Professions Education.

Faculty workload is difficult to delineate and quantify equitably because of the various factors and diverse roles that define faculty positions. This is especially true in health professions education, including pharmacy. Nonetheless, ensuring fair and transparent distribution of faculty workload is necessary for equity and engagement of the faculty workforce.

Pharmacy student stress with transition to online education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: Pharmacy student-perceived stress may impact academic experiences. This research aimed to investigate whether there was an increase in student-perceived stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Current pharmacy students were surveyed in May 2020 at a public pharmacy school that utilizes an active learning design and follows a flipped classroom approach.

Ethical Issues in Consenting Older Adults: Academic Researchers and Community Perspectives.

Objectives: Obtaining informed consents from older adults is surrounded by many ethical and practical challenges. The objective of this study was to evaluate ethical issues and strategies in consenting older adults in Jordan as perceived by academic researchers and older adults.

Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to academic researchers in the Jordanian health sciences colleges, and a sample of older adults.

Colon Cancer Worry in Appalachia.

Appalachia has a higher incidence of and mortality from colon cancer (CC) than other regions of the United States; thus, it is important to know the potential impact of elevated risk on cancer worry. Guided by the Self-regulation model, we investigated the association of demographic, cultural (e.g.

Assessment of Texan pharmacists' attitudes, behaviors, and preferences related to continuing pharmacy education.

Background: Whether the available Continuing Education (CE) programs meet pharmacists' continuously increasing needs and preferences is open to question.

Objectives: to investigate pharmacists' perceptions and attitudes concerning available CE programs, evaluate the pharmacists' choices with regard to selecting among different CE programs, and investigate the factors that are associated with preference to utilize online CE programs.

Method: A 17-question survey was developed and mailed to a random sample of 600 Texan pharmacists.