Prevalence of Complementary Alternative Medicine Use among Patients With Type II Diabetes in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Baharom, Nizam; Rotina, A.B.; Azhar, Shah Shamsul

doi:10.17576/mh.2016.1102.14

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“…Our data also suggest that females are more frequent users of CAM compared with males, which is consistent with previous reports [23,51,52]. is may be attributed to females being more influenced by cultural beliefs, social beliefs, and relatives, along with other factors.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Traditional Medicine Use among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in KZN

Chetty

Govender

Reddy

2022

Advances in Public Health

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Background. Traditional medicine (TM) is widely used in both developing and developed countries to assist in the attempt to curtail the prevalence and increase in diabetes mellitus. Approximately 53% of South Africans use TM to prevent and treat their diseases. There is no conclusive evidence regarding the safety and effectiveness of TM versus prescribed medicine. The most common therapies used by diabetics in Africa include herbal treatments, nutritional products, spiritual healing, and relaxation techniques. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the use of TM in patients with T2DM who are on chronic therapy and living in KwaZulu-Natal. Method. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a district hospital, in which purposive sampling was used to recruit participants and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Information collected included demographic data, information pertaining to home remedies/TM, and self-care practices employed by participants while using TM. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s chi-squared test, t-test, and multivariate logistic regressions to determine predictors of TM usage. Results. Only 92 (27%) of 340 participants reported using TM, with Indians being the most frequent users (58.24%). Approximately, 83.72% (n = 72) used TM in conjunction with prescribed medication. Most participants (56.32%) acquired TM knowledge from family. The most frequently used TM was lemon and honey, Aloe vera, bitter gourd, green tea, and cinnamon. Traditional medicine use among African participants was 0.56 times (OR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.34, 0.93) lower than Indian participants. There were no significant predictors for TM usage among the variables tested. Conclusion. A low prevalence rate of TM usage in T2DM patients was found. A significant correlation was noted between ethnicity and TM use. Large-scale studies are required to determine the additive and synergistic effects of TM in health care. Consideration should also be given to integrating TM into mainstream health care.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Traditional Medicine Use among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in KZN

Chetty

Govender

Reddy

2022

Advances in Public Health

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“…In terms of comorbidities, participants with chronic conditions were more likely to report using DS than healthy individuals, which is consistent with a study conducted in Saudi Arabia that found 51.5% of DS users had chronic conditions (Alotiby and Al-Harbi, 2021). Findings from the United States (Kantor et al, 2016), India (Bhalerao et al, 2013), Malaysia (Baharom et al, 2016) and Croatia (Mollao glu and Aciyurt, 2013) are also consistent with this. In a study conducted in the UAE, 39.3% of participants consumed complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) since they were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (Radwan et al, 2020).…”

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confidence: 85%

“…, 2016), India (Bhalerao et al. , 2013), Malaysia (Baharom et al. , 2016) and Croatia (Mollaoğlu and Aciyurt, 2013) are also consistent with this.…”

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confidence: 55%

Dietary supplements' knowledge, attitude and consumption pattern among United Arab Emirates population

Kaddoura

AlAhmad

Hassan

et al. 2022

BFJ

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PurposeTo study the consumption pattern, attitude and knowledge of the general population about dietary supplements (DS) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Design/methodology/approachA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted to collect data on knowledge, attitude and consumption pattern related to the use of DS. Participants aged = 18 years were asked to complete a self-administered online questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, health and lifestyle information, consumption patterns, attitudes and knowledge levels regarding the use of DS.FindingsA total of 207 individuals participated in the study, and 117 (56.5%) participants reported using DS products as influenced by the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), of which 63 (53.8%) participants had been using DS for more than one month but less than one year. The majority of the participants was females (64.7%), non-UAE nationals (60.9%) and employed (51.7%). Multivitamins (77.8%) were the most commonly used DS. Use of DS was more prevalent among older participants (n = 78 (61.9%), p = 0.006), non-UAE nationals (n = 79 (62.7%), p = 0.025) and employed (n = 69 (64.5%), p = 0.023). Improving general health (76.1%) and immune booster (47%) were the most frequently identified reasons for using DS, which is relatable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of study participants (72.12%) reported knowing relatively little about the use of DS. About 154 participants (74.4%) did not know that DS products do not treat diseases.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies with a larger sample size need to be conducted to examine the association between gender or chronic disease and the consumption and type of DS products used to fill the gap in the literature and overcome the limitations identified in this study.Originality/valueThis study highlights the need for community education programs and strategies that can raise awareness of the health benefits and risks of using DS. Further studies with a larger sample size need to be conducted to examine the association between gender or chronic disease and the consumption and type of DS products used to fill the gap in the literature and overcome the limitations identified in this study.

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“…Overall satisfaction with CAM use was 53.4%. In Malaysia ( 21 ), the primary reason for using CAM was its effectiveness, and the harmful effects of conventional medicine were the least common reason. In addition, patients tended not to notify their physicians about using CAM.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) Among Diabetic Patients in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Almaqhawi,

Hayim,

Amer

et al. 2023

Mater Sociomed

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Background: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is a popular practice among Saudis. CAM refers to drugs and medical procedures that doctors do not typically employ. Objective: The study’s goal was to determine the prevalence of CAM and the most prevalent form used among patients with diabetes in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Online questionnaires were employed between March to July 2023 to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, information about diabetes, knowledge and use of CAM, and the different types of herbal supplements used. Results: Of the 386 patients, 54.1% were males, 45.9% were aged between 46 and 60 years old, and 45.9% had heard of CAM. The most popular CAM treatment for diabetes was biologically based, and the most common reason for using CAM was its accessibility (27.1%). The majority (82.1%) of diabetic patients reported using CAM as a treatment. Independent predictors of CAM use were diabetes complications, having heard of CAM, and social media. Conclusion: CAM use has a high prevalence in the treatment of diabetes. Independent predictors of CAM use were a shorter disease duration, diabetes complications, having heard of CAM, and social media. To avoid negative and unnecessary side effects, patients must be informed about CAM use.

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Prevalence of Complementary Alternative Medicine Use among Patients With Type II Diabetes in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Cited by 13 publications

References 19 publications

Traditional Medicine Use among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in KZN

Traditional Medicine Use among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in KZN

Dietary supplements' knowledge, attitude and consumption pattern among United Arab Emirates population

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) Among Diabetic Patients in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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