Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude regarding Traditional Herbal Medicine among Diabetes Patients

Authors

  • Farrah Shafeera Ibrahim Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Siti Solehah Nor Rizan Centre of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Naleena Devi Muniandy Centre of Dietetics Study, Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Siti Nur Ismalina Isa Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7500

Keywords:

Traditional herbal medicine, Diabetes, Knowledge, Attitude

Abstract

The general population widely use herbal remedies for blood glucose control. This study examines diabetes patients' knowledge and attitudes towards traditional herbal medicine in Klang Valley. The survey had 391 responses: 58.8% female, 41.2% male. About 91% used herbs, mainly olive oil/leaves (42.2%), cinnamon (17.4%), and garlic (13.8%). Herbs were used primarily for supplementary benefits (47.3%) and affordability/accessibility (19.7%). Despite widespread use, 84.7% of patients admitted to using herbs with their diabetic medicines. Most participants have moderate knowledge and attitudes towards herbal therapy for diabetes. Diabetic Education for the public should include instruction on safe usage of herbal remedies.

Published

2025-11-30

How to Cite

Ibrahim, F. S., Nor Rizan, S. S., Muniandy, N. D., & Isa, S. N. I. (2025). Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude regarding Traditional Herbal Medicine among Diabetes Patients. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(SI35). https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7500

Issue

Vol. 10 No. SI35 (2025): Nov. ICEPH-CS2025Kuching. 1st International Conference, Exhibition & Innovation on Public Health & International Community Services, 19-22 Aug 2025 (DRAFT)

Section

Health / Healing Environment

License

Copyright (c) 2025 Farrah Shafeera Ibrahim, Siti Solehah Nor Rizan, Naleena Devi Muniandy, Siti Nur Ismalina Isa

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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