Assessing the Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Led Education Modality Towards Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among Gestational Hypothyroid Patients

Background: Hypothyroidism is the most prevalent endocrine condition among women of reproductive age, affecting 3-5% of the entire pregnant population. If left untreated, it can lead to serious maternal and fetal complications. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) surveys are quantitative approaches employed to assess these aspects within a predetermined population utilizing standardized questionnaires. Materials and Methods: A prospective interventional study was conducted in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of a tertiary care hospital. Different educational modalities, namely Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for Group A and Audio-Visual Aids along with PIL for Group B, were used through pharmacist intervention. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Results: Group A showed moderately significant improvement in the practice domain (1.33 +/- 3.29; p <0.05), though no statistical significance was seen in the knowledge and attitude domains. In Group B, the overall pre-post data showed statistically significant improvement in all three domains, with mean improvement scores of 1.34 +/- 2.60, 0.77 +/- 1.88 and 3.71 +/- 2.78 in the knowledge, attitude and practice domains, respectively. Conclusion: The study identified gaps in the knowledge and management of hypothyroidism among pregnant women, which increase the risks and complications during pregnancy. The audio-visual education modality was more effective in addressing these gaps compared to the written Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).