The Use of Non-pharmacological Herbs in Treating Cough and Respiratory Symptoms in Saudi Arabia: a Multi-center Study.

Materia socio-medica Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.5455/msm.2025.37.18-23

Abdullah A Yousef, Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Alzahra Y Alradhi, Fatimah M Bukhamsen, Aqilah T Alqassab, Sumayyah A Kobeisy, Saleh AlHarbi, Halima AlalKami, Ahmed M Alrashdan

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Abstract

Background: Herbal medicinal products, a subgroup of complementary and alternative therapy (CAM), are widely used for pediatric respiratory symptoms in Saudi Arabia. However, regional variations and safety concerns remain understudied.

Objective: This study examines the prevalence and patterns of herbal remedy use for cough and respiratory illness among Saudi children.

Methods: A multi-center cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted across five Saudi regions (N=475). Data were collected via a validated questionnaire (Cronbach's α = 0.85) and analyzed using SPSS v25.

Results: The mean age was 3.97 ± 3.60 years. Herbal remedy use was highest in the Western province (37.8%, p <0.001). Sesame oil (19.8%) and olive oil (18.2%) were most common. Family/friends provided 82.8% of advice. Self-rated improvement was "excellent/good" in 59.9%, with 96.6% reporting no adverse effects. Fathers with postgraduate degrees used fewer herbal remedies (p=0.003).

Conclusion: Herbal remedy use is prevalent, emphasizing the need for healthcare providers to document usage and educate families. Further research is required to evaluate efficacy and safety.

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在沙特阿拉伯使用非药物草药治疗咳嗽和呼吸道症状：一项多中心研究

背景：作为补充和替代疗法（CAM）的一个亚组，草药产品在沙特阿拉伯广泛用于儿童呼吸道症状。然而，地区差异和安全问题仍未得到充分研究。目的：本研究考察了沙特儿童咳嗽和呼吸系统疾病中草药使用的患病率和模式。方法：在沙特五个地区（N=475）进行了一项多中心横断面问卷研究。采用有效问卷（Cronbach’s α = 0.85）收集数据，并使用SPSS v25进行分析。结果：患者平均年龄3.97±3.60岁。结论：中草药的使用是普遍的，强调卫生保健提供者需要记录使用情况并教育家庭。需要进一步的研究来评估其有效性和安全性。

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