Phuc Hung Nguyen
Use of and attitudes towards herbal medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Vietnam
Nguyen, Phuc Hung; De Tran, Van; Pham, Duy Toan; Dao, Tran Nhat Phong; Dewey, Rebecca Susan
Authors
Van De Tran
Duy Toan Pham
Tran Nhat Phong Dao
Dr REBECCA DEWEY REBECCA.DEWEY@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Senior Research Fellow
Abstract
Introduction
Herbal medicine has a long and rich history of practice in Vietnam. However, research on this topic is limited, especially in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to explore (1) the prevalence and indication for herbal medicine use, (2) factors associated with herbal medicine use, and (3) people's attitude toward the herbal medicine within the Vietnamese population.
Methods
A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in Vietnamese adults aged 18 years and older, distributed equally across the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of Vietnam, between September and October 2020. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to achieve the study objectives.
Results
Nearly half of the respondents reported using herbal medicine for common illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The prevalence was strongly associated with marital status, urbanicity, monthly income, and health status perception. Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.), honey (Mel), garlic (Allium sativum L.), and perilla (Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt.) were the most commonly used herbal medicines, mainly for the treatment of sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, and fever. Nearly 70% of the participants believed herbal medicines to be safe, to have less side effects than conventional medicines, and to be effective for minor health conditions.
Conclusion
The use of herbal medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic was a common practice among Vietnamese people. These findings may have implications for future medical research in Vietnam, and for policy-makers and those in the pharmaceutical industry with regard to future regulations and product development.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
Publication Date | 2021-06 |
Deposit Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
Publicly Available Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
Journal | European Journal of Integrative Medicine |
Print ISSN | 1876-3820 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 44 |
Article Number | 101328 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101328 |
Keywords | Complementary and alternative medicine |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/5493656 |
Publisher URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382021000469?via%3Dihub |
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