Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Coenzyme Q10 Supplements Usage among Chronic Cardiac Patients

This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and pattern of use of Coenzyme Q10 supplements (CoQ10) among chronic cardiac patients. This was a cross-sectional study where 134 patients were conveniently sampled from 169 patients based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. This study was conducted using a pre-validated, self-administered questionnaire, designed after an extensive literature review. Study subjects had poor knowledge about CoQ10 usage (mean knowledge score=1.8, SD=3.131) and majority had negative attitude (n= 87, 64.9%) towards CoQ10 usage. This study found a strong positive correlation between the knowledge and attitude scores (r=0.776, p<0.05). Elderly and high incomed patients had higher knowledge and positive attitude scores compared to the rest (p=0.041). The poor knowledge and negative attitude towards CoQ10 emphasized the role of healthcare providers especially pharmacists to increase awareness about the benefits of CoQ10 among chronic cardiac patients.