Table 3 Information about dietary supplement products among study population, (n = 529)
n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|
No. of times DS prescribed | ||
Once | 104 | (32.1) |
Twice | 56 | (17.28) |
Several times (more than twice) | 111 | (34.26) |
Never | 53 | (16.36) |
Advised to take DSa | ||
Self-recommendation | 105 | (19.85) |
Friends/Relatives | 93 | (17.58) |
Healthcare professional | 200 | (37.81) |
Internet (social media) | 64 | (12.1) |
Seek info on DSa | ||
Pharmacy | 126 | (23.82) |
Physician | 167 | (31.57) |
Internet | 174 | (32.89) |
Relatives/Friends | 58 | (10.96) |
Describe Info. on DS | ||
Very informative | 82 | (25.31) |
Somewhat informative | 193 | (59.57) |
Not informative | 17 | (5.25) |
Don’t read the label | 32 | (9.88) |
Think info. on DS is useful | ||
No | 33 | (10.19) |
Yes | 291 | (89.81) |