Table 4 Perception of pharmacists’ role in relation to CAM among study participants. (n = 832)*
From: The role of pharmacists in complementary and alternative medicine in Lebanon: users’ perspectives
Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Do you think that the pharmacist should let you know how to use CAM products and warn you for any possible side effects | 560(67.3) | 219(26.3) | 25(3.0) | 7(0.8) | 21(2.5) |
Do you think that pharmacist should answer your CAM related questions | 556(67.0) | 223(26.9) | 23(2.8) | 13(1.6) | 15(1.8) |
Do you trust the pharmacist for the information on the use of CAM products | 434(52.2) | 297(35.7) | 71(8.5) | 17(2.0) | 12(1.4) |
Do you think that pharmacists should advice customerson general health issues other than about CAM products | 383(46.3) | 283(34.2) | 106(12.8) | 35(4.2) | 20(2.4) |
Do you think that pharmacists are more expert in CAM products than other healthcare providers? | 172(21.4) | 136(17.0) | 166(20.7) | 143(17.8) | 185(23.1) |