Caracterización de uso y percepción de la eficacia, seguridad y calidad de los productos naturales entre usuarios de cadenas de boticas de la ciudad de Ica
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2025
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Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga
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Conocer las características del uso y la percepción de la eficacia, seguridad y calidad
de los productos naturales entre los usuarios de cadenas de boticas de la ciudad de Ica
Estrategia metodológica. Investigación cuantitativa. Descriptiva. Diseño no experimental.
Muestra 200 Usuarios o personas que adquirieron medicamentos en las cadenas de boticas
abordados a la salida del establecimiento. Técnica, encuesta. Instrumento, cuestionario
estructurado en tres apartados: primero, datos sociodemográficos; segundo, cuestionario sobre
percepciones (escala Likert); tercero, cuestionario sobre las características del uso de productos
de salud naturales, considerando vitaminas, minerales, plantas medicinales o derivados, entre
otros.
Resultados y conclusiones. 115 participantes utilizaron productos naturales: 55,75% de sexo
femenino y 44,3% de sexo masculino. La edad media es de 42,35 años. En percepciones se
encontró, un promedio general de 3.088: Este valor indica una postura general de neutralidad o
ni de acuerdo ni en desacuerdo respecto hacia la seguridad, eficacia y calidad de los productos
naturales. Los principales productos utlizados estan relacionados a plantas medicinales (naturales
o procesadas). El 96,5% de los usuarios de productos naturales esta de acuerdo en recomendar el
uso de ellos. En general, los usuarios perciben los productos naturales como seguros, aunque la
eficacia y la calidad se consideran en términos moderados.
To understand the characteristics of the use and the perception of the efficacy, safety, and quality of natural products among users of pharmacy chains in the city of Ica. Methodological Strategy: Quantitative research. Descriptive. Non-experimental design. Sample of 200 users or individuals who purchased medications from pharmacy chains, approached upon leaving the establishment. Technique: survey. Instrument: structured questionnaire divided into three sections: first, sociodemographic data; second, a questionnaire on perceptions (Likert scale); third, a questionnaire on the characteristics of the use of natural health products, including vitamins, minerals, medicinal plants or derivatives, among others. Results and Conclusions: 115 participants used natural products: 55.75% female and 44.3% male. The average age is 42.35 years. In terms of perceptions, an overall average of 3.088 was found. This value indicates a general neutral stance (neither agree nor disagree) regarding the safety, efficacy, and quality of natural products. The main products used are related to medicinal plants (natural or processed). 96.5% of natural product users agree to recommend their use. Overall, users perceive natural products as safe, although efficacy and quality are considered in moderate terms.
To understand the characteristics of the use and the perception of the efficacy, safety, and quality of natural products among users of pharmacy chains in the city of Ica. Methodological Strategy: Quantitative research. Descriptive. Non-experimental design. Sample of 200 users or individuals who purchased medications from pharmacy chains, approached upon leaving the establishment. Technique: survey. Instrument: structured questionnaire divided into three sections: first, sociodemographic data; second, a questionnaire on perceptions (Likert scale); third, a questionnaire on the characteristics of the use of natural health products, including vitamins, minerals, medicinal plants or derivatives, among others. Results and Conclusions: 115 participants used natural products: 55.75% female and 44.3% male. The average age is 42.35 years. In terms of perceptions, an overall average of 3.088 was found. This value indicates a general neutral stance (neither agree nor disagree) regarding the safety, efficacy, and quality of natural products. The main products used are related to medicinal plants (natural or processed). 96.5% of natural product users agree to recommend their use. Overall, users perceive natural products as safe, although efficacy and quality are considered in moderate terms.
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Productos naturales, Plantas, Seguridad, Botica, Natural products