Community Pharmacists' Perceived Barriers and Drivers Toward Vaccination Services in Saudi Arabia
核心洞察
Campbell University Doctor of Health Sciences graduate Ibrahim Alrwais presented research on community pharmacists' vaccination service barriers and drivers at the 84th FIP World Congress in Montreal.
The study examines factors that may encourage or hinder community pharmacists' participation in vaccination services in Saudi Arabia, aiming to expand access to preventive care.
The findings offer insights that could strengthen pharmacists' contributions to public health and broaden vaccination service delivery.
Research assessing the factors that encourage or hinder community pharmacists' participation in vaccination services in Saudi Arabia was presented at the 84th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Montreal, Canada. The work, titled "Assessing Community Pharmacists' Perceived Barriers and Drivers Toward Vaccination Service in Saudi Arabia," was delivered by Ibrahim Alrwais, a Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) student at Campbell University.
The congress, held Aug. 30–Sept. 2, brought together pharmacy professionals, researchers and health leaders from around the world to exchange knowledge and explore developments shaping pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences.
Study Focus and Public Health Implications
Alrwais's research examines factors that may encourage or hinder community pharmacists' participation in vaccination services. The work offers insights that could help expand access to preventive care and strengthen pharmacists' contributions to public health, according to the source materials.
The presentation marked a significant milestone for Alrwais, who has completed Campbell's Doctor of Health Sciences program and will graduate in December 2026.
Academic Recognition
Earlier this year, Alrwais joined 26 fellow DHSc students in presenting their capstone research and celebrating the culmination of their doctoral studies. During the event, he received the program's Outstanding Graduate Award.
The award recognized Alrwais for his outstanding contributions to coursework and discussions, demonstrated leadership qualities and potential to make a meaningful impact on the future of the community he serves.
About the DHSc Program
Campbell's Doctor of Health Sciences program is the first program of its kind in North Carolina. The 54-credit-hour interdisciplinary doctorate is offered 100% online, with courses presented in accelerated eight-week terms designed to meet the needs of working health professionals. The program can be completed in three years.
Students build a broad foundation in modern healthcare, population health, organizational improvement and research before selecting one of three concentrations: Health Administration, Interprofessional Education or Rural Health. Students also complete a faculty-guided capstone research project based on their professional interests and chosen concentration.