Public Opinion Regarding Information on Porcine-Contained Medications
Abstract: Drugs are biological
products, a single or combination of active and additives components. Some
additional components are derived from porcine, a substance that is haraam for
Muslims. Patient’s rights, such as medication information, are substantial in
decision-making process. Medical decision-making in the Eastern culture is not
only the patient’s affair, but also family’s interest. This study aimed to
determine the public opinion on that matter.
Methods: This study was conducted in October–November 2014 using
qualitative methods. Data collection was performed in the District of
Jatinangor, Sumedang Regency by using the purposive sampling method. Six
respondents were selected. Data were collected through in-depth interview
techniques and were analyzed using content analysis technique.
Results: There were 3 main responses regarding the respondent’s opinions.
First, respondents showed several attitudes toward drugs in general and also
several attitudes toward porcine-contained drugs. Respondents showed concern
for the medications used and wished either to be informed or not about the
prohibited substance in the drugs. The decision-making process of respondents
was performed by each individual or family, with the guidance of religious
scholars. In a doctor-patient relationship, the doctors should be more active
in providing information on the medications and the opportunity for patients to
choose drugs. Respondents also had a high dependency to the physicians in
making medical decisions.
Conclusions: Public opinion on patient’s rights regarding porcine-contained
drugs shows the people’s attitude towards drugs in general and
porcine-contained drugs in particular, the decision-making process and the
relationship between physicians and patients.
Keywords: Patient’s rights,
drug information, public opinion, porcine
Author: Anindhita Paramita
Wibowo, Yoni Fuadah Syukriani, Teguh Marfen Djajakusumah
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170144
