Exploring Consumer and Patient Knowledge, Behavior, and Attitude Toward Medicinal and Lifestyle Products Purchased From the Internet: A Web-Based Survey.
Sulaf AssiJordan ThomasMohamed HaffarDavid OsseltonPublished in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2016)
In summary, patients experienced counterfeit lifestyle products that resulted in adverse effects on their health. Although certain adverse effects were reported in this study, counterfeit products were underreported to authorities. Further public awareness campaigns and patient education are needed.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- health information
- metabolic syndrome
- case report
- mental health
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- physical activity
- newly diagnosed
- public health
- cardiovascular disease
- weight loss
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- type diabetes
- emergency department
- social media
- adverse drug
- human health