Empowering excellence: Navigating self-efficacy as a self-management competency for crafting pharmacist success

BACKGROUND: Individuals with high self-efficacy are more likely to improve their performance and achieve challenging goals. Self-efficacy emerges as a pivotal factor influencing the performance and success of pharmacists in their professional practice. The present study aimed to explore the self-efficacy levels of the pharmacy workforce in Jordan and identify the factors influencing their self-efficacy. METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study involving 641 pharmacists was conducted. The General Self-efficacy Scale (GSE) was employed to evaluate perceived self-efficacy. Data analysis included T-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and a multiple comparison test with post hoc analysis. RESULTS: The overall self-efficacy level among pharmacists was found to be 75 %. Significant differences in self-efficacy were observed between pharmacists who underwent developmental training and those who did not (F = 3.24, P = 0.04). Moreover, substantial variations in self-efficacy were identified in relation to career development (F = 7.41, P < 0.001) and monthly income (F = 4.22, P < 0.002). The multiple comparison test indicated that pharmacists with over 10 years of experience exhibited significantly higher self-efficacy levels compared to those with 1-3 years of experience (P = 0.019). CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed that Jordanian pharmacists possess a 75 % level of self-efficacy. Significantly, differences in self-efficacy were associated with career development, economic status, and participation in developmental training. Recommended approach to enhance self-efficacy level include university curriculum, academic training, and raising awareness about the importance of self-efficacy. Furthermore, additional research in the same field is warranted to deepen our understanding of factors affect the level of self-efficacy.