Table 4. Pharmacists’ perceptions and attitudes toward the use of dietary supplements.
| Item; median (interquartile range) | Years of work experience | p-valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 years | 10 or more | ||
| How much do labels on herbal and dietary supplements help you understand if it is the right supplement for you? | 3 (2-3.75) | 3 (2-4) | 0.648 |
| How would you rate the amount of research conducted on dietary supplements? | 1 (1-2) | 2 (2-3) | <0.001 |
| How essential are dietary supplements to your health? | 3 (2-4) | 3 (2-4) | 0.354 |
| How important is it to have a basic understanding /knowledge about herbal and dietary supplements before using them? | 5 (4-5) | 5 (4-5) | 0.760 |
| How would you rate the amount of education offered to students at the College of Pharmacy on dietary and herbal supplements? | 3 (2-3) | 3 (2-3) | 0.121 |
a
Mann-Whitney U test