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JGUMS 2023, 32(3): 216-233 |
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Rostam D, Taghvaye-Masoumi H, Aboutaleb E. Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of People Referred to Pharmacies in Rasht, Iran, Regarding Nutritional Supplements. JGUMS 2023; 32 (3) :216-233
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1- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
2- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
3- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. ,eaboutaleb@gmail.com
2- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
3- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. ,
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Background Today, the consumption of nutritional supplements is increasing dramatically in the world.
Objective This study aims to survey the knowledge and attitudes of people in Rasht, Iran, towards nutritional supplements and determine their consumption rate.
Methods This descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted over 6 months on 1220 people referred to pharmacies in Rasht city. They completed a self-report questionnaire surveying demographic data, knowledge, and attitude towards nutritional supplements.
Results The majority of people had poor knowledge (mean score: 5.14±2.36 out of 9). The knowledge scores were significantly different in terms of educational level, occupation, use/non-use of supplements, number of used supplements, and the reason for taking drug supplements, such that people with a master’s degree or higher, healthcare providers, and supplement users had higher scores. The attitude score was 16.14±4.64 (out of 40), and 76.33% had a negative attitude towards nutritional supplements. The knowledge score had a significant negative relationship with the attitude score.
Conclusion Given the poor knowledge of people in Rasht city and their negative attitude towards nutritional supplements, it is recommended to develop public education programs to improve their knowledge of nutritional supplements.
Objective This study aims to survey the knowledge and attitudes of people in Rasht, Iran, towards nutritional supplements and determine their consumption rate.
Methods This descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted over 6 months on 1220 people referred to pharmacies in Rasht city. They completed a self-report questionnaire surveying demographic data, knowledge, and attitude towards nutritional supplements.
Results The majority of people had poor knowledge (mean score: 5.14±2.36 out of 9). The knowledge scores were significantly different in terms of educational level, occupation, use/non-use of supplements, number of used supplements, and the reason for taking drug supplements, such that people with a master’s degree or higher, healthcare providers, and supplement users had higher scores. The attitude score was 16.14±4.64 (out of 40), and 76.33% had a negative attitude towards nutritional supplements. The knowledge score had a significant negative relationship with the attitude score.
Conclusion Given the poor knowledge of people in Rasht city and their negative attitude towards nutritional supplements, it is recommended to develop public education programs to improve their knowledge of nutritional supplements.
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Received: 2020/10/28 | Accepted: 2023/06/3 | Published: 2023/10/1
Received: 2020/10/28 | Accepted: 2023/06/3 | Published: 2023/10/1
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