Practice and knowledge of dietary supplement consumption among Indonesian adults post-delta wave of the COVID-19 pandemic

F1000Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12, P. 3 - 3

Published: May 4, 2023

Background: Increasing dietary supplement (DS) consumption was observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, including post-Delta wave period. This study aimed to measure practice of DS and respondents’ knowledge DS. Methods: An internet-based survey distributed from October-December 2021 obtained 541 valid completed responses. Descriptive analysis performed present consumption, frequency, duration, aim, preferable dosage form etc. Level on principles, side effects regulation were also measured. Inferential analyses conducted determine predictors level knowledge. Results: Data responses showed that 77.63% respondents consumed in last 3 months, with only 59.52% reporting consuming before pandemic. One half had good about DS; however, some regarding possible drug-supplement interaction needed improvement. Their affected by their economic status history contracting COVID-19. Nevertheless, not sociodemographic factors experience. Conclusions: Taken together, self-consumption Indonesia is increasing; hence, necessary avoid detrimental might occur future. access information better labelling educating consumers are important actions consider.

Language: Английский

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The impact of vitamin D, vitamin C, and zinc supplements on immune status among Jordanian adults during COVID-19: cross-sectional study findings

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Nov. 16, 2023

Abstract Background and aims Nutritional status is essential for the maintenance of immune system, with malnutrition suppressing immunity. The current study were to assess a group Jordanian adults evaluate association between vitamin C, D, zinc consumption Immune Status during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A total 615 participants enrolled in this study, an online- based cross sectional survey was used as tool study. Data collected by distributing questionnaire form link through social media platforms. ISQ score supplement intake pattern (daily, weekly, monthly rarely) assessed using multinomial logistic regression analysis, described Odds ratio 95% CI. Results have indicated that majority did not take Vitamin D supplements pandemic (46.3%). Also, there significant frequency (r = 12.777; P < 0.05). showed C supplementation (49.4%). 12.797; also increase their Zinc (55.6%). Conclusions findings suggest ISQ.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients' Attitudes Towards Traditional and Complementary Medicine: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Traditional Medical Complementary Therapies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. 8 - 15

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Objective: Our study aims to examine whether patients' perspectives on traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) are affected by the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Material Methods: is cross-sectional descriptive. The population consists of patients aged 18 years older who applied family outpatient clinic a university hospital between January 2022 June 2022. Healthcare workers were excluded from avoid medical bias. A sociodemographic questionnaire consisting items T&CM Attitude Scale 27 prepared McFadden et al. administered participants. pilot was conducted with 38 people. According results, sample calculation made, carried out 450 Results: Post-COVID-19 scores significantly higher in total score sub-dimensions ''view medicine'', ''dissatisfaction modern ''holistic view health'' (p<0.001). increase more evident those had used any method before, whose members method, found methods useful (all p<0.001). There no significant difference COVID-19 infection without (p=0.215). Conclusion: for positively after pandemic, this positive outlook independent being infected COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of the changes in nutritional and psychological behaviors of Saudi adults related to the impact of the coronavirus infectious disease-19 curfew: A cross-sectional study

Journal of The Arab Society for Medical Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(1), P. 44 - 54

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Background/aim In response to the coronavirus infectious disease - 19 (COVID-19) spread, Saudi government enforced a nationwide curfew, which in turn has influenced dietary habits and psychological behaviors of population. Data regarding impact curfew on adults are lacking. Thus, study aims assess changes nutritional related -19 curfew. Patients methods This is cross-sectional online among aged between 25 65. includes 1040 from different regions Arabia. behaviors, physical activity, weight changes, were collected via an questionnaire. The during assessed by Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21. Chi-square test was used for presence association diferent categorical variables. Results Out participants, 76.9% female, 36.4% 46 65 years. Our results showed increase intake dessert 54.2%, salty snacks 52.1%, appetite 48.9%. Over 24.7% 45% participants reported eating more meals snacking, respectively. Half gained weight, especially male ( P =0.012). Physical activity had also decreased <0.001). prevalence moderate extremely severe anxiety, stress, depression noted be 13.8, 3.7, 8.4%, respectively, without any gender difference. Conclusion Public health officials should focus increasing awareness healthy provide support emphasizing activities

Language: Английский

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Correlation Study of Multi-Element Composition and Oxidative Stability of Ziziphus Lotus Lam. Seed Oils Collected from Different Regions of Tunisia

Chemistry Africa, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(9), P. 4781 - 4792

Published: July 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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