%0 Journal Article
%T Community pharmacists' perception, attitude, and practice towards herbovigilance: a cross-sectional study in Oman
%A Manar Nasser Hamood Al Hinai
%A Sujith Haridas
%A Javedh Shareef
%A Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar
%A Sabin Thomas
%J Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education and Research
%@ 2249-3379
%D 2026
%V 16
%N 1
%R 10.51847/LVMrxALuuT
%P 23-33
%X The use of herbal medicines is widespread worldwide. However, inappropriate and irrational use may result in undesirable health outcomes. Herbovigilance plays a critical role in monitoring and reducing risks associated with herbal product use. This study assessed community pharmacists&#39; perceptions, attitudes, and practices regarding herbovigilance in Al Dakhiliya and Ad Dhahirah Governorates, Oman. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured, validated online questionnaire administered to pharmacists between December 2022 and February 2023. One-way ANOVA assessed the association between socio-demographic factors and perception, attitude, and practice scores. Chi-square and Fisher&#39;s exact tests were applied to categorical variables. A total of 109 pharmacists participated, with males accounting for 51.4% of the participants. Over 80% highlighted the importance of herbal medicine safety due to limited clinical studies; 68.8% expressed concerns about poor manufacturing quality. Perceptions were significantly associated with both gender (p < 0.001) and age (p < 0.05). Undergraduates showed greater willingness to counsel patients (p
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