Table 3.
Beliefs regarding the use of dietary supplements and herbal products as a protective measure.
| Questions | No N (%) | I don't know N (%) | Yes N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary and herbal supplements can substitute food because they provide all nutritional benefits? | 406 (79%) | 77 (15%) | 31 (6%) |
| Do you think vitamin C supplement helps increase immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID- 19? | 54 (10.5%) | 67 (13%) | 393 (76.5%) |
| Do you think vitamin D Helps increase immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 89 (17.3%) | 133 (25.9%) | 292 (56.8%) |
| Do you think Zinc can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 55 (10.7%) | 115 (22.4%) | 344 (66.9%) |
| Do you think Probiotics can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 95 (18.5%) | 330 (64.2%) | 89 (17.3%) |
| Do you think Cumin can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 91 (17.7%) | 267 (51.9%) | 156 (30.4%) |
| Do you think Aniseed can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 112 (21.8%) | 206 (40.1%) | 196 (38.1%) |
| Do you think Sage can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 143 (27.8%) | 230 (44.7%) | 141 (27.4%) |
| Do you think Garlic can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 65 (12.6%) | 125 (24.3%) | 324 (63%) |
| Do you think Ginger can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 78 (15.2%) | 160 (31.1%) | 276 (53.7%) |
| Do you think Fish oil can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 89 (17.3%) | 222 (43.2%) | 203 (39.5%) |
| Do you think Honey can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 63 (12.3%) | 123 (23.9%) | 328 (63.8%) |
| Do you think Iron can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 94 (18.3%) | 198 (38.5%) | 222 (43.2%) |
| Do you think consuming Raw onion can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 86 (16.7%) | 138 (26.8%) | 290 (56.4%) |
| Do you think consuming Vinegar can improve your immunity and then reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 140 (27.2%) | 268 (52.1%) | 106 (20.6%) |
| Do you think Salted water can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 145 (28.2%) | 220 (42.8%) | 149 (29%) |
| Do you think Folic Acid can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 107 (20.8%) | 300 (58.4%) | 107 (20.8%) |
| Do you think Magnesium can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 101 (19.6%) | 292 (56.8%) | 121 (23.5%) |
| Do you think Vitamin B-12 can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 102 (19.8%) | 226 (44%) | 186 (36.2%) |
| Do you think B-complex can improve immunity and reduce the chance of developing COVID-19? | 81 (15.8%) | 246 (47.9%) | 187 (36.4%) |
| Do you think that consuming some dietary and herbal supplements is more effective in preventing COVID-19 compared to social distancing | 296 (57.6%) | 103 (20%) | 115 (22.4%) |
| Do you think that some dietary and herbal supplements may have an impact on reducing the incidence of COVID-19? | 96 (18.7%) | 109 (21.2%) | 309 (60.1%) |
| Do you think that some herbal and dietary supplements can be effective in treating COVID-19? |
107 (20.8%) |
124 (24.1%) |
283 (55.1%) |
| No (%) |
Not much (%) |
Yes (%) |
|
| Does this pandemic increase your knowledge about nutritional supplements and herbal products and their role in enhancing your health? | 70 (13.6%) | 141 (27.4%) | 303 (58.9%) |