ABSTRACT
Background: An investigation was conducted to organize the public’s facts and concept of antioxidant
supplements as a therapy or preventive measure for oxidative stress-associated issues in Abak Local
Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. This was due to the fact that oxidative stress-related ailments,
like cancer and cardiovascular disease, are more common, there is a growing interest in antioxidant
supplements, which are thought to lower oxidative damage and improve health.
Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study involving 100 respondents from a variety of demographic
backgrounds. The interviews utilizing an organized questionnaire to assess their information, attitudes, and
sources of information about antioxidants and their knowledge of their use in general practice. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences [SPSS] was used to analyze the results.
Results: About 47% of respondents opined that antioxidants had incorrect roles in the prevention of sickness, while 43% of respondents knew nothing about these substances. Additionally, 63% of respondents depend on friends, social media, and amateur sources in addition to other sources, raising concerns about the quality of facts being publicized. However, eighty per cent of respondents expressed a need for more correct health information, underscoring the need for targeted education campaigns.
Conclusion: This work advances our understanding of nutrition and public health by emphasize the critical
duty reliable data play in the persuasive treatment of problems associated with oxidative stress in community health initiatives
How to cite: Akpan, LE, Akaninyene M & Chigozirim EN. Public awareness and perception of antioxidant
supplements in preventing oxidative stress-related diseases in South South Nigeria. Global Professionals
Multidisciplinary Practices Journal. 2024, 1(4): 13-24
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