Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice on Paracetamol - food interaction among selected adults in selected provinces in the Philippines

Ella Nicole P. De Vera 1, *, Marshe A. Cinense 1, Daleeh-nicque Jachin P. Daguiao 1, Wackien Rey Bien A. Esguerra 1, May Anne O. Ganzon 1, Rochelle Anne G. Garcia 1, Izzalyn Antonette M. Gomba 1, Athena Mae B. Jebulan 1, Maerianne Izabella M. Pabilona 1, Cecilia D. Santiago 1, 2 and Mylene S. Andal 1

1 Centro Escolar University-Manila, School of Pharmacy, 9 Mendiola St, San Miguel, Manila 1008, Metro Manila, Philippines.
2 The Graduate School, Centro Escolar University-Manila, 9 Mendiola St, San Miguel, Manila 1008, Metro Manila, Philippines.
 
Research Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022, 20(01), 159–166.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2022.20.1.0275
Publication history: 
Received on 02 June 2022; revised on 07 July 2022; accepted on 09 July 2022
 
Abstract: 
The rising availability of Paracetamol to the public raises the concern of consumers experiencing drug-food interactions, due to their lack of knowledge in the area. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice on Paracetamol - food interaction among selected adults in the Philippines, as these drug-food interactions may unknowingly lessen or increase the drug's effect. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted, utilizing a convenience sampling on 384 Filipinos who have taken Paracetamol. A validated online questionnaire was used to gather data with regards to the respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics and their knowledge, attitude and practices, that will measure that extent of their awareness on Paracetamol - food interaction. Mean, frequencies, Chi-square test, Spearman's rho and Kendall's tau-b were the statistical treatments and methods used in the study. The respondents showed Poor Knowledge, Neutral Attitude and Moderate Practices regarding Paracetamol - food interaction. The results of Chi-square test indicate that out of all the socio-demographic variables, only the Sex (p-value = 0.027) and Employment status (p-value = 0.006) showed a significant association with the respondents’ Knowledge. On the other hand, the Attitude and Practices showed no significant association with the five socio-demographic variables. Thus, a heedful understanding on the significance of Paracetamol - food interaction is a must, where the role of pharmacists in terms of patient counseling should be highlighted.
 
Keywords: 
Paracetamol; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Food interaction; Adults
 
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