Limitations
The fact that this study was conducted via an online survey brings limitations just as it brought strengths. Such sampling technique led to a convenience sample which is a type of non-probability sampling that allows for data collection from a group of people easy to contact and/or reach 38. Such approach may introduce sampling bias, as pharmacists who use social media more frequently had a better chance to participate in this study, giving results which may not be representative of all of the pharmacists groups in the MENA countries39. This might explain the relatively young age of the study participants, as men and older individuals are generally known to be underrepresented on social media39. Pharmacy students who participated in this study did not report their year of study, which can unveil useful information if indicated. Fifth-year students for example are expected to have different awareness levels compared to first and second-year students. Finally, although the survey was not completely validated, the items incorporated in it were done in real-time, based on the literature and reviews of a team of clinical pharmacy specialists.