Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study

Asfiya Samar; Sahana G N; Deepak P; Jayashree V Nagaral; Saranyaa M

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Online Published: 12 Jan 2024

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(7): 1301-1303

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study

Asfiya Samar, Sahana G N, Deepak P, Jayashree V Nagaral, Saranyaa M.

Abstract
Background: Medical interns have major role in reporting of medical device adverse events. Various studies have shown inadequate knowledge and understanding of medical device adverse events in health care professionals in foreign countries which impact the reporting of such events. Indian data on knowledge and reporting of such events is lacking.

Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Hassan.

Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted among interns of HIMS. The questionnaire consists of 15 questions pertaining to knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance.

Results: The questionnaire was administered to 100 interns, out of which 83 responded resulting in 83% response rate. The mean knowledge score of interns was 3.21 ± 0.97. The majority of the participants (97.6%) believed that medical device can cause adverse events; however, very few of them (12%) have reported it during their practice.

Conclusion: Our research found that there is a lack of knowledge among interns about the reporting of medical device adverse events and the materiovigilance program. Proper educational intervention is necessary to make them aware of the materiovigilance and enhance reporting.

Key words: Knowledge; Interns; Attitude; Materiovigilance; Medical Device Adverse Event; Practice

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Samar A, N SG, P D, Nagaral JV, M S. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(7): 1301-1303. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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Samar A, N SG, P D, Nagaral JV, M S. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=175516 [Access: November 01, 2025]. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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Samar A, N SG, P D, Nagaral JV, M S. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(7): 1301-1303. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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Samar A, N SG, P D, Nagaral JV, M S. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2024), [cited November 01, 2025]; 14(7): 1301-1303. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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Samar, A., N, . S. G., P, . D., Nagaral, . J. V. & M, . S. (2024) Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 14 (7), 1301-1303. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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Samar, Asfiya, Sahana G N, Deepak P, Jayashree V Nagaral, and Saranyaa M. 2024. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 14 (7), 1301-1303. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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Samar, Asfiya, Sahana G N, Deepak P, Jayashree V Nagaral, and Saranyaa M. "Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 14 (2024), 1301-1303. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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Samar, Asfiya, Sahana G N, Deepak P, Jayashree V Nagaral, and Saranyaa M. "Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 14.7 (2024), 1301-1303. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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Samar, A., N, . S. G., P, . D., Nagaral, . J. V. & M, . S. (2024) Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among interns in a tertiary care institute: A cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 14 (7), 1301-1303. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12552202302012024

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