Abstract
COVID-19 pandemic has infected more than 208 million people and accounted for more than 4.5 million deaths worldwide. In our present study, Najran university (NU) students' knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards COVID-19 was assessed using twenty, ten and eight-item scale questions respectively. Similarly, use of herbal and nutritional supplements to protect and cure against COVID-19 infections was measured including type, source of information and factors enforcing the use of such supplements. Additionally, students shared their beliefs about immune enhancing potential of various nutritional components. SPSS package was used to perform statistical analyses. A total of 94 (67%) responses were obtained from male undergraduate pharmacy students. The students with good knowledge, positive attitude and proper practice towards COVID-19 were 29.6%, 85.2%, and 72.8%. respectively. Almost half of students used some herbal and nutritional supplements as protective measure against the COVID-19 infection. As forecasted, honey (34.6%), ginger (33.3%), and vitamin C (32.1%) were the most commonly used supplements. More than half students believe that using garlic (60.5%), black seeds (53.5%), citrus fruits (53.1%), and ginger tea (50.6%) will boost the immunity. Considering the fact that in-campus teaching has resumed in Saudi Arabian universities, amalgamate with peers would be common, hence adequate level of KAP towards COVID-19 is essential. Perhaps, getting COVID-19 vaccine shots are mandatory to attend in-campus classes in Saudi Arabia, still following precautionary measure are obligatory.