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Introduction: Introduction: Globally, there is a growing interest of herbs usage among hypertensive patients. The aim of study was to investigate thirty-minute ambulatory blood pressure (ABP), blood biochemistry measurements and associated factors among hypertensive adults using herbs. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among hypertensive adults complementing herbs and attending primary care clinics in Kinta Valley, Perak. Data was collected using standard International Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire (I-CAMQ) and measurements of thirty-minute ABP and blood biochemistry were conducted using ambulatory blood pressure monitor and point of care units respectively. Results: A total of 86 hypertensive adults using 55 herb combinations were recruited. 80.3% commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, ulam and fenugreek for more than one year. The median age of the participants was 63. The participants complementing herbs had means’ for waist-hip ratio and BMI in the high (0.92 ± 0.07) and overweight (27.14 ± 5.63) range respectively. Mean ± SD reading of systolic blood pressure was 138 ± 14.27 mm/Hg and 81.4% had normal hemoglobin levels. The mean ± SD of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein were normal; 166.81 ± 39.40 mg/dl and 85.15 ± 34.34 mg/dl with higher triglyceride readings 181.02 ± 61.24 mg/dl. SBP (>140 mm/Hg) and age range 61-70, waist/hip ratio (high risk for CVDs) among females and Malay ethnicity were associated with higher TC (p=0.003), HDL (p=0.006), LDL (p=0.001) and Chol/HDL (p=0.036). Conclusion: Complementing drugs with herbs associated with patients aged above 60, females and the Malay ethnicity. The patients’ attitude of complementing drugs with herbs showed no impact on the measured physiological and biochemical parameters. A randomized controlled trial with a fixed herb regime is warranted.
Introduction: Introduction: Globally, there is a growing interest of herbs usage among hypertensive patients. The aim of study was to investigate thirty-minute ambulatory blood pressure (ABP), blood biochemistry measurements and associated factors among hypertensive adults using herbs. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among hypertensive adults complementing herbs and attending primary care clinics in Kinta Valley, Perak. Data was collected using standard International Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire (I-CAMQ) and measurements of thirty-minute ABP and blood biochemistry were conducted using ambulatory blood pressure monitor and point of care units respectively. Results: A total of 86 hypertensive adults using 55 herb combinations were recruited. 80.3% commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, ulam and fenugreek for more than one year. The median age of the participants was 63. The participants complementing herbs had means’ for waist-hip ratio and BMI in the high (0.92 ± 0.07) and overweight (27.14 ± 5.63) range respectively. Mean ± SD reading of systolic blood pressure was 138 ± 14.27 mm/Hg and 81.4% had normal hemoglobin levels. The mean ± SD of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein were normal; 166.81 ± 39.40 mg/dl and 85.15 ± 34.34 mg/dl with higher triglyceride readings 181.02 ± 61.24 mg/dl. SBP (>140 mm/Hg) and age range 61-70, waist/hip ratio (high risk for CVDs) among females and Malay ethnicity were associated with higher TC (p=0.003), HDL (p=0.006), LDL (p=0.001) and Chol/HDL (p=0.036). Conclusion: Complementing drugs with herbs associated with patients aged above 60, females and the Malay ethnicity. The patients’ attitude of complementing drugs with herbs showed no impact on the measured physiological and biochemical parameters. A randomized controlled trial with a fixed herb regime is warranted.
Purpose: This study focuses on the process from initial curiosity to ultimate consumption in order to examine the elements influencing customer behaviour in the purchase of Ayurvedic products. Due to its holistic approach, perceived value, personal conventions, and customer intimacy goals of the manufacturing firms, the traditional medical system known as Ayurveda has become more popular in contemporary culture. The goal of the study is to comprehend how these elements affect consumer trust, which in turn affects buy intent and ultimate customer behaviour. In essence, it looks at the entire process of how customers interact with and choose Ayurvedic products, emphasising the crucial role that trust plays in this situation. Design/Methodology/Approach: Secondary sources are used in the current study to obtain information. These sources cover a wide spectrum of published works, including books, journals, magazines, books, papers, and exploratory articles. The study made use of well-known academic databases including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ScienceDirect to get access to this data. In essence, the research uses scholarly sources and current information to influence its goals and conclusions. Results/ Findings: Manufacturers of Ayurvedic products must take into account the intricacy of the factors that influence customer purchase behaviour. Businesses can modify their product offers by carefully examining the many factors that affect consumers' decisions when it comes to herbal items. This analysis enables marketers to effectively customise their strategies and more successfully advertise their products. Originality/Value: Drawing on the body of existing information, this review analyses the various elements that influence customers who use Ayurvedic products in their purchasing decisions. Its goal is to give producers and marketers insightful information that will assist them better understand the elements that affect consumers in this sector. Armed with this information, companies may create focused marketing plans to effectively advertise Ayurvedic products, ultimately resulting in higher sales and profitability in this market sector. Type of Paper: Review of Literature.
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