KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON COMMON FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTIONS AMONG PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS IN DAMMAM, AL-KHOBAR, AND QATIF, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

This study aimed to assess knowledge and awareness about food and drug interaction (FDI) among 211 PHC physicians in Dammam, Al-Khobar, and Qatif. This cross-sectional study was conducted from 2017 to 2018 and used a modified and valid questionnaire that consists of three parts. Data were analyzed for knowledge and attitude using SPSS. Most of the physicians were found to have a fair knowledge (64.9%); the majority had a positive attitude towards the relationship between drugs and food (89.1%). The significant factors that affected physicians' knowledge were position as consultant and specialist, attendance in FDI courses after graduation, experience in treating or diagnosing patients, and number of years' experience.

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