Editorial: Hot Topics in Geriatrics

Morley, John E.

doi:10.1093/gerona/58.1.m30

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“…As the study conducted in Bangladesh and the literature we utilized were from different countries, so it is normal that the data given represents dissimilar. According to another study, vitamin D deficiency and arthritis account for the majority of the reasons people use nutritional supplements [21].…”

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Information, perception, and utilization of vitamin supplementation among patients in private hospital in Bangladesh

Majedul Hoque,

Arafath Jubayer,

Md Nahid Hasan

et al. 2023

GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci.

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Despite the fact that nutritional supplements are very beneficial to the human body and can help restore equilibrium when there is an imbalance, they can also have detrimental effects on the body if taken excessively, particularly if high dosages of these vitamins are taken, which can lead to a variety of health issues. The purpose of our study is to evaluate patients' knowledge, attitudes, and habits about the usage of nutritional supplements and how they affect overall health. To evaluate patient knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the use of nutritional supplements, an outpatient descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in (Citylab Health Care Hospital) Kishoreganj, Bangladesh. Answers to a questionnaire created specifically for this purpose were used to gather data. Following oral consent from patients attending outpatient clinics, patients were interviewed. Data was collected for two months, starting in June 2023 and ending in July 2023. The findings of the study indicate that a majority of participants, specifically 72.5%, reported the consumption of vitamins. Furthermore, it was observed that a significant proportion of individuals, specifically 39%, were taking these vitamins under the guidance of a prescription. The results of the study indicate that vitamin C was the most widely recognized nutrient among the participants, with a prevalence rate of 62.5%. Conversely, vitamin D was found to have the lowest level of familiarity, with only 28% of respondents demonstrating awareness of this particular vitamin. The individuals obtained their knowledge regarding nutritional supplements from various sources, including internet sites, medical professionals, and books. The primary motivation for the consumption of nutritional supplements was to enhance overall health, as indicated by a majority of respondents (78%). In order to recover from the illness, they achieved a healing rate of 76%.

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Information, perception, and utilization of vitamin supplementation among patients in private hospital in Bangladesh

Majedul Hoque,

Arafath Jubayer,

Md Nahid Hasan

et al. 2023

GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci.

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“…[ 11 ] Excessive and inappropriate use of medicines has been recognized as a public health problem resulting in an increased likelihood of adverse drug event, drug interaction, inappropriate drug prescribing, and increased cost. [ 12 ] Hence, community pharmacists could play an important role in the awareness, knowledge and attitude of patients regarding the use of vitamin supplements. Moreover, this study may develop awareness, knowledge, and attitude among community pharmacists.…”

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Community Pharmacist’s Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude Towards use of Vitamin Supplements in Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Area of Pune, India: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

Patil,

Malu

et al. 2024

Indian Journal of Community Medicine

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Background: US FDA defines: dietary supplements is a product that intended to supplement a person’s diet, it’s generally consist of at least one or more of the following dietary ingredients, vitamin, minerals, a herb or other botanical and amino acid by increasing the daily consumptions of an extract metabolite concentration, constitute or combinations of these medication. Excessive and inappropriate use of medicines has been recognised as a public health problem resulting in increased likelihood of adverse drug event, drug interaction, and inappropriate drug prescribing and increased cost. Material and Methods: This was the cross-sectional study conducted in year 2022 at Pimpri Chinchwad (Pune). The total 250 questionaires are distributed and from that 226 response were received. Target population consist of community pharmacists working in the drug store in this area (n=226). Results: Data was represented in three domains of study i. e. awareness, knowledge and attitude. Correlation coefficient using Pearson’s method were determined to evaluate strength of correlation between awareness-knowledge, Knowledge-attitude and awareness-attitude. Correlation coefficient were calculated by comparing most relevant and equal number of questions. Conclusion: The study demonstrated positive attitude among surveyed community pharmacists in Pune, India. There is lacuna in accurate and adequate awareness, knowledge and attitude of vitamin deficiency, efficiency, recommended daily allowance (RDA), toxicity and interactions among pharmacist as one of the stakeholders of healthcare in India. Few of the remedies viz. framing of guidelines, inclusion in formal education syllabus, continuous education, updation exams etc. may be of use.

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“…Though many consumers consider supplements to be safe because they are "natural,", Unnecessary and irrational use of medicinal and supplemental products has been acknowledged as a public health problem that augmented probability of adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and unsuitable drug prescribing and amplified costs [7,8].Efficacy and safety studies of dietary supplements are inadequate and every so often methodologically poor; hence theyhave displayed conflicting results. Their consumption continues to riseespecially in developed countries.…”

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The Use of Vitamins in Pakistan

2017

ARC Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Editorial: Hot Topics in Geriatrics

Cited by 8 publications

References 144 publications

Information, perception, and utilization of vitamin supplementation among patients in private hospital in Bangladesh

Information, perception, and utilization of vitamin supplementation among patients in private hospital in Bangladesh

Community Pharmacist’s Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude Towards use of Vitamin Supplements in Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Area of Pune, India: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

The Use of Vitamins in Pakistan

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