Primjena biljnih pripravaka kod djece dojenačke, rane i predškolske dobi

master's thesis

• Title (english): Use of herbal preparations in infants, early and preschool
• Author: Patricija Hlupić
• Mentor: Maja Friščić (mentor)
• Committee member: Maja Friščić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Željan Maleš (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Maja Ortner Hadžiabdić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry; (Department of pharmaceutical botany); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2022-06-06, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Pharmacy; Pharmacy

Abstract

Biljke i biljni pripravci čine moguću alternativu kod raznih smetnji i stanja u dječjoj dobi. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je utvrditi sklonost i navike roditelja korištenju biljnih pripravaka kod djece u dobi od mjesec dana do šest godina, stavove o sigurnosti, učinkovitosti i dostupnosti biljnih pripravaka te učestalost korištenja istih. U tu svrhu korišten je anketni upitnik kojeg je ispunilo ukupno 106 ispitanika u prostoru Specijalističke pedijatrijske ordinacije Metka Regan, dr. med. u Zagrebu prilikom dolaska djece na sistematske preglede. Čak 51,96 % roditelja potvrdilo je da koristi biljne pripravke kod djece, a od njih 81,13 % odgovorilo je da radije koristi biljne pripravke nego konvencionalne lijekove kod djece. Učestalost korištenja biljnih pripravaka kod djece raste s njihovom dobi, što se može povezati s povećanom osjetljivošću dojenčadi. Gotovo polovica ispitanika u potpunosti se slagala s tvrdnjom da su biljni pripravci sigurni za korištenje kod djece. Roditelji su naveli da najčešće koriste biljne pripravke kod djece prema preporuci liječnika i ljekarnika, a velika većina roditelja koji koriste biljne pripravke kod svoje djece tvrdila je da je djetetov liječnik upoznat s time da djetetu daju biljne pripravke. Roditelji su najčešće koristili biljne pripravke kod suhog i nadražajnog te produktivnog kašlja, ogrebotina, manjih rana i uboda insekata, a najčešće navedena biljna vrsta bila je kamilica, koju je koristilo čak 16,98 % roditelja.

Abstract (english)

Herbs and herbal preparations are a possible alternative for various medical disturbances and conditions during childhood. The aim of this study was to determine the preferences and habits of parents that use herbal preparations in children aged one month to six years, their attitudes about the safety, effectiveness and availability of herbal preparations, and the frequency of their usage. For this purpose, a questionnaire was distributed and filled out by a total of 106 respondents in the Pediatric Specialty Clinic Metka Regan, MD. in Zagreb at the time of children’s regular physical exams. As many as 51.96% of parents confirmed that they use herbal preparations in children, and 81.13% of them answered that they prefer using herbal preparations rather than conventional medicines in children. The frequency of usage of herbal preparations in children increased with their age, which may be associated with increased sensitivity of infants. Almost half of the respondents fully agreed with the statement that herbal preparations were safe for children. Parents stated that they most often use herbal preparations in children as recommended by doctors and pharmacists, and the vast majority of parents who use herbal preparations in their children claimed that the child's doctor was aware that they were giving herbal preparations to the child. Parents most often used herbal preparations for dry and irritating or productive cough, minor wounds, scratches, and insect bites. The most common plant species was chamomile, which was used by 16.98% of parents.

• Keywords: ljekovite biljke; biljni lijekovi; biljni pripravci; dojenčad; predškolska djeca
• Keywords (english): medicinal herbs; herbal medicines; herbal preparations; infants; preschool children
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:163:804915
• Study programme: Title: Pharmacy; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra farmacije (magistar/magistra farmacije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access; Embargo expiration date: 2023-06-06
• Created on: 2022-06-20 15:41:03