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The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Abstract

Background: Herbal medicine (HM) is a part of Indonesian daily life. Contrary to the belief that HM is natural and totally safe, safety issues regarding HM are increasingly reported. There is a need for pharmacists to play a significant role by advising patients about HM to promote safe and effective use. Aims: This study aimed to explore Indonesian community pharmacist’s behavior in advising patients about HM and the factors behind it. Methods: A cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire was conducted toward Indonesian community pharmacists by online from May to June 2016 by convenience sampling. Of the 1044 emails sent, 168 responses were usable. Results: Pharmacists expressed positive and strong attitudes toward the behavior and had a strong intention to advise patients. The logistic regression model was statistically significant, χ2(5) = 80.311, P < 0.001. Attitude (expβ = 3.93), perceived knowledge (expβ = 2.22), and personal use (expβ = 1.79) significantly predict intention to advise about herbal medicine. However, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control were not significant predictors of intention. Intention (expβ = 1.63) significantly predicted pharmacists’ advice about herbal medicine but perceived behavioral control was not a significant predictor of the behavior. Conclusion: The findings suggest the importance of education to improve pharmacists’ attitudes and perceived knowledge of HM as predictors of advising patients about HM in community pharmacies.

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10.56808/3027-7922.3060

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