Factors associated with the consumption of medicinal plants for the prevention of COVID-19 in peruvian population: a cross-sectional study.

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Objectives.

Motivation for the study. No study conclusively recommends the use of medicinal plants to treat COVID-19 symptoms, and their indiscriminate use may present health risks. Main findings. Sixty percent of participants consumed medicinal plants to prevent COVID-19. This was particularly true for those living in the Peruvian highlands and individuals with family members diagnosed or deceased from COVID-19, who perceive a higher risk of infection and use medications or chlorine dioxide as preventive measures. Implications. Communication strategies emphasizing validated preventive practices and educating about the risks of consuming medicinal plants should be tailored to the predominant characteristics of the consumer. Determine the factors associated with the consumption of m

SUBMITTER: Ccami-Bernal F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11149759 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature