Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Dietary Supplements:  Community Pharmacies -Based Cross-Sectional Study in Yefren, Libya

Ebtesam A. Beshna; Wafa A. Said; Wafa A. Meera; Ghassan A. Salman; Aboubaker Alkeelani; Salsabil A. Altumi

doi:10.32947/ajps.v24i4.1193

Authors

Ebtesam A. Beshna Department of pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical industry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Zawia, Libya
Wafa A. Said Department of anesthesia and intensive care, Faculty of Medical technology, University of Alzaytuna, Libya
Wafa A. Meera Department of pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical industry , Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Zawia, Libya
Ghassan A. Salman Department of pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical industry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Zawia, Libya
Aboubaker Alkeelani Department of pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical industry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Zawia, Libya
Salsabil A. Altumi Department of Pharmaceutical Technology. Faculty of Science and Medical Technology. University of Tripoli, Libya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32947/ajps.v24i4.1193

Keywords:

Dietary supplement, KAP study, community pharmacies

Abstract

Dietary supplements (DS) are the most prevalent subcategory of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which is a classification of a variety of healthcare and medicinal items that aren't typically included in standard medications.

The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Yefren community pharmacies (Libya) about dietary supplements. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed to collect responses from 100 participants in community pharmacies in Yefren in March 2024 through a knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) survey. Result: This study used a validated questionnaire consisting of four parts, knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding dietary supplements. Conclusion: all the participants in the community pharmacies in Yefren had good knowledge, attitude, and practices for dietary supplements.

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