ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2018
Community Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Herbal Medicines in Asir Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Pharmacy practitioners' practice, awareness and knowledge about herbal products and their potential interactions with cardiovascular drugs.F1000Research · 2022Article
- Development and Validation of a Tool to Improve Community Pharmacists' Surveillance Role in the Safe Dispensing of Herbal Supplements.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022Article
- Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Community Pharmacists Toward Non-pharmaceutical Products in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Related to Dietary Supplements among a Group of Palestinian Pharmacists.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundA dramatic increase in the use of natural products and herbal medicines has been observed globally. Simultaneously, there has been an increase in safety concerns regarding the extensive use of these herbal remedies among health care practitioners. The urban and rural populations of Saudi Arabia still rely on traditional Arabic herbal medicines for the treatment of various diseases.
objectivesThis study aimed to evaluate community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices of herbal medicines in the Asir region, Saudi Arabia.
methodsAn online cross-sectional study was conducted among 233 community pharmacists using a structured questionnaire.
resultsPharmacists showed considerable knowledge of the indications of herbal products, with an average score of 84% correct answers, total
conclusionPharmacists generally exhibited good knowledge, a positive attitude, and effective practice towards herbal products. However, continuing education programs are needed to train pharmacists in providing client counseling on herbal medicine usage and dispensing them.
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