Table 6.
Factors that affect spontaneous ADR-reporting in Nekemte town from January 2015 to June 2015.
| Variables | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
| Discouraging factors | ||
| Lack of awareness and knowledge on what, when, and to whom to report | 41 | 30.8 |
| Unavailable format | 22 | 16.5 |
| Not knowing or absence of responsible body | 18 | 13.5 |
| Lack of commitment of HCPs | 34 | 25.5 |
| Low patient follow-up/contact | 12 | 9.0 |
| I cannot suggest | 6 | 4.5 |
| Encouraging factors | ||
| Awareness creation on what, when, how, & to whom to report and increasing awareness at all levels of education | 56 | 42.1 |
| In-service training | 35 | 26.3 |
| Make availability of the reports format | 14 | 10.5 |
| Announcing ADR report as it is a professional obligation of HCPs | 8 | 6.0 |
| Follow-up of patients | 9 | 6.7 |
| Direct supervision of patients by pharmacist | 15 | 8.3 |