Use of and attitudes towards herbal medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Vietnam

Nguyen, Phuc Hung; Tran, Van De; Phạm, Duy Toàn; Dao, Tran Nhat Phong; Dewey, Rebecca Susan

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101328

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“…Nguyen et al investigated herbal medicine use and attitudes towards them during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 49% of the participants stated that they benefited from herbal products and that these products were mostly used to relieve sore throat (62.2%), cough (60.6%), nasal congestion (41.4%) and to reduce fever (35.7%) [15]. Similar to this study, the results of our study also showed that the rate of herbal product use was high in the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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confidence: 83%

Investigation of the usage of herbal products during the Covid-19 pandemic

Bulut¹,

Şahin²,

Demirci³

et al. 2021

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During the COVID-19 pandemic period, herbal products have been used by patients for many purposes. In this study, the frequency of use of herbal products during the COVID-19 pandemic was investigated. This research is a cross-sectional study. Patients who admitted to an academic hospital (Gazi University Faculty of Medicine) Chest Diseases Clinic between November 2020-January 2021 were included in the study. It was concluded that approximately 32% of the patients used herbal products during the pandemic period and that the purpose of most of the participants was to strengthen the immune system. It was observed that the participants first consulted the spice sellers about the medicinal plants used against COVID-19. As a result, it has been determined that patients from many segments of society use herbal products against COVID-19 and they generally learn about the use of these products from nonmedical sources. In this work, as it is always emphasized in terms of human health, the importance of being the first address where physicians and pharmacists should provide consultancy services on herbal products during the COVID-19 pandemic has been demonstrated once again.

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Investigation of the usage of herbal products during the Covid-19 pandemic

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Şahin²,

Demirci³

et al. 2021

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“…This finding corroborates with the results of a study conducted in Vietnam which reported higher levels of income, urban dwellers, and higher levels of education to be more likely to use herbal medicines in the management of COVID-19. 12 Although studies from other countries have reported a predilection of females towards herbal medicine use, 12 , 16 this was not the case in our study. Our study revealed that participants who were vaccinated against COVID-19 continued to use herbal medicine for prevention and treatment.…”

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“…This finding was consistent with the results of a cross-sectional online survey among Vietnamese adults that found nearly half of the respondents to use herbal medicine for common illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. 12 However, studies from Saudi Arabia report rather a higher prevalence (>90%) of herbal medicines use in the management of COVID-19 and other conditions. 1 , 5 , 13 This big difference in the prevalence could be explained by the fact that our study assessed herbal medicine use among virologically confirmed patients, unlike the Saudi Arabian study whose participants reported to have used herbs for boosting their immunity and to improve general health and not to cure infection.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Notably, still, our participants believed that herbal medicines were safe and effective corroborating findings reported by Nguyen et al, in which nearly 70% of participants considered herbal medicines safe and effective. 12 With limited research evidencing the efficacy, mode of action, and toxicity profiles of the common herbal medicines on market, the population is at great risk of drug-herbal medicine interactions, drug resistance, and unexplained adverse reactions. Efforts should be directed towards further studies to understand the role of herbal remedies in patient management and public awareness to guide their utilization.…”

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A Preliminary Report on Herbal Medicine Use Among Patients Hospitalized at Two-Large COVID-19 Treatment Centers in Uganda

Musoke¹,

Okot²,

Nanfuka³

et al. 2021

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“…Our findings were consistent with a similar study in Vietnam where nearly half of the participants were found to use herbal medicines for the treatment of COVID-19. 15 However, in Saudi Arabia use of herbal medicines was way higher (92.7%) during this COVID-19 pandemic. 16 In our study, female participants as well as the unemployed were found to be more likely to use herbal medicines.…”

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confidence: 98%

Fear of COVID-19 and the Media Influence on Herbal Medication Use in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Musoke¹,

Nantaayi²,

Ndawula³

et al. 2021

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Background The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created fear in people around the world. This has led to the widespread use of various herbal remedies in its prevention and treatment regardless of the paucity of scientific evidence about their safety and efficacy. This study assessed the fear of COVID-19 and the influence of media on the use of herbal medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19 in Uganda. Methods In the first 2 weeks of July 2021, a descriptive online cross-sectional study was carried out anonymously in the general population in Uganda. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data on herbal medicine use and the influence of media. Fear of COVID-19 was rated using the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). Results We recruited 488 participants, 273 (55.9%) were female, with a median age of 25 (range: 18–73) years. Sixty-seven (57.8%) participants had a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. The mean FCV-19S score was 21.7 SD 5.9 with 53.3% reporting high levels of COVID-19 fear. About 57.4% of participants reported using herbal remedies either to prevent or treat COVID-19-like symptoms. Media was the main source of information, with more than 80% of the participants reporting seeing or accessing information about herbal medication use. Women (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.74, 95% CI: 1.2–2.5, p=0.003) and people with a previously confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis (aOR: 3.1, 95% CI: 1.35–7.14, p=0.008) had a statistically significantly higher FCV-19S score. Being unemployed (aOR: 1.0, 95% CI: 1.1–2.3, p=0.008) and a female (aOR: 1.0, 95% CI: 1.1–2.3, p=0.012) were statistically significantly associated with herbal medicine use. Participants who used herbal remedies had a higher median FCV-19S score compared to non-users (23 versus 21, p<0.001). Conclusion The use of herbal medicines to treat or prevent COVID-19 is a widespread practice among the general population in Uganda amidst the high levels of fear of COVID-19.

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Use of and attitudes towards herbal medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Vietnam

Cited by 63 publications

References 32 publications

Investigation of the usage of herbal products during the Covid-19 pandemic

Investigation of the usage of herbal products during the Covid-19 pandemic

A Preliminary Report on Herbal Medicine Use Among Patients Hospitalized at Two-Large COVID-19 Treatment Centers in Uganda

Fear of COVID-19 and the Media Influence on Herbal Medication Use in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

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