02709nas a2200277 4500008004100000024000700041245008800048210006900136260001800205300001200223490000600235520185800241653002302099653001402122653002702136653001702163653001002180100002902190700002502219700002302244700002102267700003202288700002402320700002202344856006502366 2022 eng d a0500aPublic Knowledge of Herbal Medicine for Respiratory Viral Infection in Saudi Arabia0 aPublic Knowledge of Herbal Medicine for Respiratory Viral Infect cDecember 2022 a123-1280 v83 a

Aim: This survey analysis investigated indevisuals’ knowledge of herbal medications to treat common respiratory viral infections. Methods: A self-administered, structured questionnaire was sent to the public online, including questions on the responders’ demographics and questions about different herbal medications and their use to treat viral respiratory infections. Data analysis was executed through the survey SPSS program. Results: Four hundred eighty-six individuals responded to this questionnaire; 89.92% of the responders were from the west area, and 56.49% were in the age group between 18 and 30. The most herbal medications used for respiratory viral infections was honey 364 (78.79%), and lemon juice 327 (71.24%), followed by Ginger 288 (64.43%) and Mint 292 (64.04%%) While the least herbal medicine used was Sambucus nigra 26 (6.09%) and Licorice 26 (6.68%). The most herbal medicine not known among responders was Sambucus nigra 147 (34.43%), Sugarcane 136 (31.48%), and Radish 135 (31.47%%). Herbal medicines usages were significantly higher among males, except for cloves and miswak; their use was significantly higher among females. Retired individuals (p value<0.001), high income (p-value<0.001), non-healthcare professionals (p-value=0.003), age group between 51 to 60 years old (p-value<0.001), married individuals (p-value<0.001) all had higher knowledge level about herbal medications use in viral respiratory infections. The survey’s reliability was tested by Mac 0.96, Cronbach 0.958, Gultman 2 0.961, and Gultman 6 0.973. Conclusion: The level of knowledge about herbal medicine use among individuals in Saudi Arabia is inadequate. Awareness of the general public about herbal medications should be improved.

10aHerbal medications10aKnowledge10aRespiratory infections10aSaudi Arabia10aViral1 aAlanazi, Ghudair, Tashan1 aAlomi, Yousef, Ahmed1 aAlmaghrabi, Murouj1 aAlhazmi, Ghadeer1 aAlanazi, Menwer, Tashan Zai1 aAlmatrafi, Mohammad1 aAlzahrani, Ghaida uhttps://www.ptbreports.org/article/2022/8/3/105530ptb2022816