Awareness of black box warnings and high-risk medications among second-year MBBS students: a cross-sectional study
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20260430Keywords:
Black box warnings, MBBS students, Cross-sectional studyAbstract
Background: Black box warnings (BBWs) are the strongest medication safety alerts issued by regulatory authorities. This study evaluates awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward BBWs among second-year MBBS students.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 150 students using a validated questionnaire. Knowledge was assessed using a 7-item key. Descriptive statistics summarized findings.
Results: Only 28% were aware of BBWs. Mean knowledge score was 2.18±1.4, with 61.3% classified as poor knowledge. Attitude scores were positive (mean 14.6±2.9). Only 17% had ever checked BBWs.
Conclusions: Students demonstrated low BBW awareness but strong willingness to learn, supporting the need for BBW-focused curriculum revision.
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