Medications and natural products used in Jordan for prevention or treatment of COVID-19 infection during the second wave of the pandemic: A cross-sectional online survey

Thiab, Samar; Nassar, Razan; Thiab, Sara; Basheti, Iman A.

doi:10.1016/j.jsps.2022.03.006

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“…Females predominated in our study, but it is consistent with the available data that, at the Wroclaw Medical University, there are about 2.5 times more female than male students [ 24 ]. In some other studies, women also predominate among respondents when surveyed about lifestyle, DS or OTC drug use [ 9 , 11 , 12 , 19 ], but there was no mention of the men to women ratio in the analyzed population. However, a Danish study indicated that men and women are similarly willing to participate in surveys except for “paper and pencil mail surveys”, in which women are more likely to take part [ 25 ].…”

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“…After the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the use of dietary supplements increased, especially in the first period of the pandemic [ 6 , 8 ]. However, many people also used a variety of DS or OTC drugs during the second wave [ 9 ]. According to some databases available in Poland, the most common reason to take dietary supplements was to improve immunity, the second most common reason was for overall health and wellness, followed by vitamin D supplementation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In other countries, the main reasons to take different DS were similar, for example, to be healthy, to meet nutritional needs or correct deficiencies, to improve immunity, to reduce stress, to relieve fatigue, or to improve concentration [ 7 , 10 , 11 ]. During the pandemic, there was a significant increase in the use of vitamin C, vitamin D [ 9 , 12 ], and zinc-containing products. These supplements are considered helpful in the defense against viral infections [ 12 ].…”

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Factors That Influence the Use of Dietary Supplements among the Students of Wroclaw Medical University in Poland during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Szandruk-Bender

Matuszewska

et al. 2022

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Background and aim: The use of dietary supplements (DS) and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is increasing every year. The COVID-19 pandemic might additionally influence the use of such preparations. The study aimed to investigate factors influencing the use of dietary supplements (DS), including stress-relieving supplements, by the students. Methods: In the cross-sectional study, 624 students of the Wroclaw Medical University in Poland, from the second to the last year of studies, completed the anonymous questionnaire, consisting of 22 items, about the use of DS/OTC drugs during the academic year 2020/2021. Obtained data were analyzed using Pearson’s chi-square test, the U-Mann Whitney test, the Kruskal–Wallis test with the post-hoc analysis, and with logistic regression. Results: About 70% of students declared the use of any DS, 33% used DS for stress, anxiety, depression, or sleeping problems, and 59% used other DS. The most important factors influencing the decision to take any kind of DS were Division (p = 0.0001, odds ratio [OR]: 0.35, and confidence interval [CI]: 0.21–0.59), a self-estimated level of stress (p = 0.014, OR: 1.13, CI: 1.03–1.25), and self-estimated level of knowledge about DS (p = 0.0000, OR: 1.31, CI: 1.19–1.36). In the case of students taking DS for stress, anxiety, depression, or sleeping problems, the level of stress and the declared knowledge had the greatest impact on the decision for such a use of DS (p = 0.0001, OD: 1.24, CI: 1.11–1.39 and p = 0.0000, OD: 1.35, CI: 1.22–1.5, respectively). The COVID-19 pandemic did not change the pattern of DS/OTC drug usage in about 33% of students. Those who started taking DS during the pandemic accounted for 19% of all students. Conclusions: The use of DS is common among Wroclaw Medical University students with some differences between subgroups of respondents. Additionally, despite declared good knowledge about DS, most students declare the need to learn more about them.

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Factors That Influence the Use of Dietary Supplements among the Students of Wroclaw Medical University in Poland during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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“… 38 , 39 Furthermore, citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits, are grown in Jordan, making them a readily available natural source of vitamin C. 40 Citrus fruits are commonly used by Jordanians to improve the body’s immunity against COVID-19 infection. 11 Similar to carnation, active ingredients in citrus fruits can interfere with binding of SARS-CoV-2 to the ACE2 receptor. 41 , 42 Moreover, naringin of citrus fruits has been shown to suppress the expression of proinflammatory cytokines during the inflammatory response.…”

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“…8 Most people in the Middle East region still consume traditional medicinal herbs, immune-boosting foods, and drinks as part of their diet. [9][10][11] During the pandemic, increased demand on medicinal natural products certain foods, drinks, and medicinal herbs such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, and citrus fruits, has been observed. [12][13][14] Several studies have examined the effect of consumption of certain foods, drinks, and medicinal herbs on COVID-19 progression.…”

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Effect of natural products use prior to infection with COVID-19 on disease severity and hospitalization: A self-reported cross-sectional survey study

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Background: Managing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using available resources is essential to reduce the health burden of disease. The severity of COVID-19 is affected by nutritional status. In this study the effect of natural product use prior to infection with COVID-19 on disease severity and hospitalization was explored. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Between March and July 2021, a self-administered survey was conducted in Jordan. Individuals who recovered from COVID-19 and were ≥18 years old were the study population. Study measures included the use of natural products, COVID-19 severity, and hospitalization status. A multivariate regression model was used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean age (mean ± SD) of the study sample (n=2,148) was 40.25 ± 15.58 years old. Multivariate logistic regression showed that the regular intake of carnation (OR [0.56], CI [0.37–0.85]), onion (OR [0.69], CI [0.52–0.92]), lemon (OR [0.68], CI [0.51–0.90]), and citrus fruits (OR [0.66], CI [0.50–0.89]) before infection were associated with a substantial reduction in COVID-19 severity (P<0.01). Also, the consumption of carnation (OR [0.55], CI [0.34–0.88]), lemon (OR [0.57], CI [0.42–0.78]), and citrus fruits (OR [0.61], CI [0.44–0.84]) were associated with a significant decrease in the frequency of COVID-19-induced hospitalization (P<0.01). Conclusions: Regular consumption of carnation, lemon, and citrus fruits before infection was associated with better outcomes for COVID-19. Studies on other populations are required to confirm these findings.

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Complementary and alternative medicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic: Community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices

Hijazi

Shatila

Qiyas

et al. 2023

Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy

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Medications and natural products used in Jordan for prevention or treatment of COVID-19 infection during the second wave of the pandemic: A cross-sectional online survey

Cited by 12 publications

References 34 publications

Factors That Influence the Use of Dietary Supplements among the Students of Wroclaw Medical University in Poland during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Factors That Influence the Use of Dietary Supplements among the Students of Wroclaw Medical University in Poland during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effect of natural products use prior to infection with COVID-19 on disease severity and hospitalization: A self-reported cross-sectional survey study

Complementary and alternative medicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic: Community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices

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