Herbal products: a survey of students&amp;#8217; perception and knowledge about their medicinal use

Sekhri, Kavita; Bhanwra, Sangeeta; Nandha, Ruchika

doi:10.5455/2319-2003.ijbcp20130114

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“…In this study, the medical students were found to be quiet deficient in the knowledge regarding herbal medicines and the HDIs, similar to that seen in earlier studies. 17,22,23 Most (95.45%) of the students were aware that herbs can be used as medicines, quiet similar to earlier study by Sekhri K et al on dental students. In our study 46.85% were of the opinion that herbal medicines are risk-free, in contrast to the study by Sekhri K et al, where 82.5% considered herbal medicines as natural and safe with no side effects.…”

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“…In our study 46.85% were of the opinion that herbal medicines are risk-free, in contrast to the study by Sekhri K et al, where 82.5% considered herbal medicines as natural and safe with no side effects. 22 This difference may be because only 2 nd year dental students were included in their study, in comparison to our study where in addition to the 2 nd year medical student, 3 rd and 4 th year medical students were included who have relatively more exposure to patients. The general concept that herbal drugs are risk free is misleading, as herbal drugs are known to cause adverse effects ranging from mild to serious, life-threatening conditions, and even death.…”

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A study to determine the knowledge and level of awareness of medical undergraduates about herbal medicines and herb-drug interactions

Boparai

Singh

Gupta

et al. 2017

Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol

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Background:The increasing usage of herbal medicines worldwide has increased the probability of co-administration of herbal and allopathic medicines. This may lead to serious safety concerns, including herb-drug interactions (HDIs). Many HDIs may be overlooked due to poor doctor-patient communication about herbal drug usage probably because of lack of knowledge of herbal medicines and HDIs among physicians. The study was thus planned to identify the knowledge and awareness of medical students regarding the use of herbal medicines and about HDIs, to help improve the teaching skills and curriculum development for medical students. Methods: 286 medical students of 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th year MBBS course completed the study. All the participants were asked to fill a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 15 questions which included both open-ended and close-ended questions related to age, sex, knowledge, awareness and usage of herbal medicines and about herb-drug interactions. Data was analyzed and expressed as counts and percentages. Results: Majority (95.45%) of the students were aware of the fact that herbs can be used as medicines. They were most familiar with the herbs tulsi, neem, turmeric, aloe, ashwagandha and ginger. 46.85% consider herbal medicines to be risk free, and majority (55.6%) were not aware of the fact that herbs can cause herb-drug interactions. Media and elderly family members were their most common sources of information regarding herbal medicines. Majority (75.17%) would prefer allopathic medicines over herbal medicines. Only 23.07% always informed the physician about their usage of herbal medicines, although most (84.96%) felt that history regarding use of herbal medicines should be taken. Majority were not aware of the regulatory status of herbal medicines. Conclusions: Lack of knowledge and awareness of medical students about herbal medicines and herb-drug interactions was seen in the study. There is a need to inform the students of allopathic system of medicine about the adverse outcomes of herbal medicines and the knowledge about herb-drug interactions should be a part of the medical curriculum.

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A study to determine the knowledge and level of awareness of medical undergraduates about herbal medicines and herb-drug interactions

Boparai

Singh

Gupta

et al. 2017

Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol

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“…These findings reflected that responses had dizzy information and support the idea of lack of knowledge about HPs. 5,7 In present study, the second major finding was that factors which were influence of HPs including gender, family type, chronic condition, medication use and general health perception. Our study is consistent with various studies that women were more likely to be users than men.…”

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“…[3][4][5][6] In today's world, higher prevalence of chronic disease pattern, obesity, common pain symptoms lead to increased use. 7 International organizations have published guidelines for clinical trials of herbal products to evaluate the benefits and risks. 1,2 Despite its natural origin, these products are chemically active substances including synthetic compounds and can be extremely harmful to human beings.…”

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Herbal products: utilization, knowledge and attitudes of Turkish adults

Yılmazel

Naçar

2016

Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol

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“…which are known to have many side effects. [1] However there is a scarcity of literature regarding the knowledge and attitude regarding herbal products and their usage among dental house surgeons. Hence this study was carried out to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding herbal products and their usage among dental house surgeons of Belagavi city.…”

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Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Herbal Products And Their Usage Among Dental House Surgeons Of Belagavi City- A Cross Sectional Study

Hugar¹,

Reddy²,

Jalihal³

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Background: As herbal therapies are increasingly being used around the world because they are perceived to be free of side effects, it is important that prescriber should be made aware of their possible harm or herbal drug interaction. The need for the study is to impart knowledge to the dentist bout the usage of herbal products and their safety concern and potential drug interaction Method: This is the cross sectional questionnaire study conducted among dental house surgeons of Belagavi City.To assess the knowledge and attitude of the dental house surgeonstowards the use of herbal extracts in dentistry.One hundred and twenty participants were recruited in a convenient sampling cross-sectional survey. A pretested self reported questionnaire was used and results were analyzed.Reliability of the questionnaire was tested using Cronbach's alpha which was found to be 0.78. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21.Results: From the present study, it was seen that the participants do not have adequate knowledge regarding usage of herbal products in dentistry. Conclusion:We concluded that dental house surgeons do not have sufficient knowledge about the usage of herbal products in dentistry. It seems that traditional educational models are not efficient and government with other non-governmental organizations should emphasize to advocate motivational education methods including health belief model and motivational interview at undergraduate levels. Younger students and dentists may have less motivation to change their attitude and behaviour so that we can focus our interventions on these groups.

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Herbal products: a survey of students’ perception and knowledge about their medicinal use

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A study to determine the knowledge and level of awareness of medical undergraduates about herbal medicines and herb-drug interactions

A study to determine the knowledge and level of awareness of medical undergraduates about herbal medicines and herb-drug interactions

Herbal products: utilization, knowledge and attitudes of Turkish adults

Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Herbal Products And Their Usage Among Dental House Surgeons Of Belagavi City- A Cross Sectional Study

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