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A Survey of Knowledge About the Interaction Between Food and Drugs Among the Syrian Population

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  • 1. Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.

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  • 1. Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.
  • 2. Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.

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Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of food-drug interactions among the general public in Syria. A questionnaire was distributed at Tishreen University and published on social media between October and November 2023. A total of 419 responses were collected. 83.3% know that food can affect the effectiveness of medications. 85.2% think that food can increase or slow down the effects of medications. 77.6% believe that the effect of food-drug interactions varies depending on dose, age, and health status. 68.5% believe that food-drug interactions may lead to serious side effects. 45.8% believe that food-drug interactions can lead to death. 49.2% chose that the age group of patients at highest risk for food-drug interactions should be over 60 years of age. The questionnaire results showed that the level of knowledge and awareness of participants about food-drug interactions was good because the overall average of the number of participants who answered correctly was 63.34%.

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10.54105/ijapsr.D4044.04040624
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2582-7618

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2024-06-15
Manuscript received on 17 May 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 05 June 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 June 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 June 2024.

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