Herbal Medicines Questionnaire And Evaluation Of Attitude, Perceptions And Self-Use Among Health Care Professionals In Rak, Uae: Pilot Study
Int J Pharm Pharm Sci
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2019 Mar; 11(3): 86-90
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions of different healthcare professionals towards HM.Methods:
The 16-item questionnaire on the belief of health care professionals in herbal medicine was designed by the interdisciplinary task force. Eligible participants were health care providers who were English-and Arabic-literate. The response rate was 78% of participants (781 of 1000) were respondents. In total, 553 out of 781 (71%) participants indicated that they had previously used herbal medicines. The remaining 228 participants did not believe in herbal medicine due to lack of scientific evidence, ineffectiveness and other reasons.Results:
The findings of this study indicate that health care professionals including pharmacists believe they have a responsibility to provide information on HM to their patients. However, the current consensus among the respondents is that current HM-focused knowledge is inadequate for such an application.Conclusion:
Health care professionals believe in using HM for their needs and have a responsibility to provide information on HM to their patients.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudios de evaluación
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Int J Pharm Pharm Sci
Año:
2019
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