Use of Social Media and Websites by students of Pharmacy

Abstract

Background: Social media sites are widespread among both young and older adults for purpose of networking, sharing, and marketing. They are a way for individuals to connect with others and share similar interests and values. The purpose of our study was to evaluate social media use among pharmacy students at distance campus sites to determine student preferences for ways in which social media can be used within the pharmacy curriculum. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the professional use of social media, databases, and applications by pharmacy college students. Methods: A survey questionnaire was used to collect data from pharmacy college students by using Google forms. Findings: The survey was collected from 200 responses (108 male & 92 female) from pharmacy college students. Conclusion: According to the survey in this study, the pharmacy students are knowing social media, pharmacy websites, pharmacy apps, and databases. Pharmacy college student needs to expand the use of social media for professional development most preferably to obtain information regarding continuing education opportunities through these pharmacy websites, pharmacy apps, and database.