Akaninyene Mark & Obianuju Iheomamere Muoghallu

Citation: Akaninyene M., Obianuju I. Muoghallu (2024) Assessing public knowledge, attitude and
perception of antioxidant supplements in curtailing oxidative stress-related diseases in Nigeria. Frontline
Professionals Journal, 1(1), 37 – 58

ABSTRACT

Background: Oxidative stress-related diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, are
major public health concerns worldwide. Antioxidant supplements have been touted as a potential strategy for preventing these diseases. However, the effectiveness and safety of antioxidant supplements are still debated. 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 Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. This was due to the fact that oxidative stress-related ailments, like cancer and cardiovascular disease, are more common and it is associated with the growing interest in antioxidant supplements, which are thought to lower oxidative damage and improve health of the general public. Despite the growing interest in antioxidant supplements, there is a lack of studies examining public awareness/knowledge, attitude and perception of these supplements in preventing oxidative stress-related diseases. This scoping review aims to fill this knowledge gap by examining the existing literature on public awareness and perception of antioxidant supplements.