Knowledge and Patterns of Dietary Supplement Use among Students Attending King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
| Autor: | Hazem Atta, Omar Tawfik Ghabrah, Tawfik M. Ghabrah, Ziyad Tawfik Ghabrah, Nezar Kamal, Mostafa B. Mostafa, Abdulraof Alqrache |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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knowledge cross-sectional Universities energy drinks Cross-sectional study King Abdulaziz University education Dietary supplement Saudi Arabia 030209 endocrinology & metabolism digestive system dietary supplements 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Surveys and Questionnaires Environmental health Humans Medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Original Research students business.industry Health Policy minerals vitamins digestive system diseases stomatognathic diseases Cross-Sectional Studies Female Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 business |
| Zdroj: | Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, Vol 58 (2021) Inquiry: A Journal of Medical Care Organization, Provision and Financing |
| ISSN: | 1945-7243 0046-9580 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00469580211020882 |
| Popis: | Oral dietary supplements (DSs) include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, energy drinks, and herbal products. The use of DSs is increasing and their manufacturers promote their benefits. Studies have validated some of these benefits, but have also indicated that some DSs can have adverse effects, especially if used without the appropriate supervision. Little information on DS use among Saudis is available. This study assessed the use of dietary supplements among male and female university students with the goal of educating the community about DSs and the dangers associated with their misuse. Online and paper validated questionnaires were administered to King Abdulaziz University (KAU) students between September 2019 and January 2020. The responses were collected and analyzed statistically. Of the 954 KAU students who completed the survey, one-third used DSs (42.9% women vs 25.7% men). Of these, 51.7% believed that DSs are essential for health, 41.7% classified them as both food and drugs, 67.2% were aware that DSs could not replace a healthy diet, and 25.8% were aware of their potentially harmful effects. Multivitamins and minerals were the most used DSs. DS awareness among KAU students is limited. Additional health education is necessary to assist students in their selection of the most suitable DSs. |
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