The prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use in the general population of Babol, North of Iran, 2018

Moeini, Reihaneh; Mozaffarpur, Seyyed Ali; Mojahedi, Morteza; Shirvani, Seyed Davoud Nasrolahpour; Gorji, Narjes; Shahreza, Farid Abolhassani; Shirafkan, Hoda

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“…Moeini et al‘s study revealed that although 71.65% of the normal population of Babol, a Northern city in Iran, had used complementary and alternative medicine throughout their lives, only 6.21% of them visited a complementary medicine therapist to receive these medications. In addition, they demonstrated that herbal remedies were the most common complementary medicine (58.30%) among the normal population in Babol [ 29 ]. Furthermore, Montazeri et al reported that only about one-third of the patients who suffered cancer in Tehran, Iran, used complementary and alternative medicine for their disease.…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of complementary and integrative medicine use in patients afflicted with COVID-19

Parvizi

Forouhari

Shahriarirad

et al. 2022

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) is often taken up by individuals seeking relief from different diseases. This study investigates the prevalence and associated factors of CIM use in patients with COVID-19. Methods In this telephone-based, cross-sectional study, data on CIM usage were collected from COVID-19 patients from February till June 2020 in Fars province, Iran using a researcher-made checklist. Additionally, we asked about the patients’ attitudes toward these treatments. Results Out of 453 patients diagnosed with COVID-19, 400 (88.30%) responded to our calls and agreed to participate in the study. Among them, 276 patients reported using CIM to treat COVID-19 [prevalence: 69% (95% CI: 64.2 to 73.5)]. The most frequently used herbal medicine among COVID-19 patients was ginger (n = 273, 98.9%), thyme (n = 263, 95.3%), and black cumin (n = 205, 74.3%). Most of these patients were recommended to use herbal medicine by their families and friends (n = 96, 34.8%). Univariable logistic regression revealed that age under 50 years old, residency in urban areas (including the capital of the province and small cities), employment, academic education, and being an outpatient were statistically significant factors resulting in CIM usage. Multivariable logistic regression revealed that CIM use among outpatients was 3.65 times more than among inpatients. In addition, patients under 50 years old used CIM 85% more than older patients. Ultimately, only 9 (3.3%) patients consulted with their doctors regarding these medications. No side effects due to CIM use were reported. Conclusion Many patients with COVID-19 used CIM, but few consulted with their physicians in this regard. Therefore, physicians should ask their patients about CIM usage, and patients should also report their use of CIM therapies during their medical visits. Furthermore, age and hospitalization status affected CIM use among patients with COVID-19.

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Prevalence and associated factors of complementary and integrative medicine use in patients afflicted with COVID-19

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Forouhari

Shahriarirad

et al. 2022

BMC Complement Med Ther

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“…A study conducted in Babol, a central city in northern Iran, has revealed that the CAM methods most frequently applied include herbal medicine, traditional medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, reflexology, and massage [15]. In Europe, the methods mostly applied are herbal medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic treatments, and acupuncture [16].…”

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Opinions and experiences of physicians regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). A research report from Poland

Leśniewska

Kozioł

Budzyńska

et al. 2022

J Educ Health Sport

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Background: The term CAM denotes complementary and alternative medicine. However, CAM is practiced by individuals without academic medical education and formal eligibility for treating people. The extent of interest in CAM is considerable. The WHO global report on traditional and complementary medicine has demonstrated that 87% of all WHO Member States legally recognise individual forms of CAM, and 100 Member States have national policies regarding such practices. In Poland, performing medical activities without appropriate qualifications is prohibited. Material and Methods: Diagnostic survey distributed as Google Forms was used as the basic research method with the research technique of a questionnaire. The questionnaire starting with a metrics part consisted of several questions regarding popularity and tendency of CAM, causes of CAM popularity, approach to those types of practices and patients as well as role of CAM during the pandemic. Sixty-one responses were obtained from physicians of different age, experience and speciality. Results: Ninety-five percent (95%) of doctors believe that alternative medicine can be dangerous; 67.2% think that the phenomenon of alternative medicine should be combated; almost half of the physicians surveyed believe that there is a fundamental contradiction between evidence-based medicine (EBM) and alternative medicine. Furthermore, according to 48% of respondents, physicians in Poland should be able to recommend and combine methods of traditional and alternative medicine. Conclusion: Doctors point to the increasing popularity of CAM among patients in Poland, the consequences of which cannot be determined because there is still a lack of research on the safety of alternative methods. The most frequently cited reasons for interest in CAM suggest that there is a need for a better tailored biomedical approach to individual patient needs.

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“…A study conducted in Babol, a central city in northern Iran, has revealed that the CAM methods most frequently applied include herbal medicine, traditional medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, re exology, and massage [15]. In Europe, the methods most applied are herbal medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic treatments, and acupuncture [16].…”

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Opinions and experiences of physicians regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). A research report from Poland.

Leśniewska

Kozioł

Budzyńska

et al. 2022

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BACKGROUND The term CAM denotes alternative, unconventional, complementary medicine. In practice, however, CAM is practiced by individuals without academic medical education and formal eligibility for treating people. The extent of this phenomenon is considerable. The WHO global report on traditional and complementary medicine has demonstrated that 87% of all WHO Member States legally recognize individual forms of CAM, and 100 Member States have national policies regarding such practices. In Poland, performing medical activities without appropriate qualifications is prohibited. METHODS The pilot study was conducted to assess the directions of possible research on alternative medicine. Diagnostic survey distributed as a Google Forms was used as the basic research method with the research technique of a questionnaire. The questionnaire starting with a metrics part consisted of several questions regarding popularity and tendency of CAM, causes of CAM popularity, approach to those types of practices and patients as well as role of CAM during the pandemic. 61 responses were obtained from physicians of different age, experience and speciality. RESULTS As many as 95% of doctors believe that alternative medicine can be dangerous; 67.2% think that the phenomenon of alternative medicine should be combated; almost half of the physicians surveyed believe that there is a fundamental contradiction between evidence-based medicine (EBM) and alternative medicine. Furthermore, according to 48% of respondents, physicians in Poland should be able to recommend and combine methods of traditional and alternative medicine. CONCLUSIONS Doctors point to the increasing popularity of CAM among patients in Poland, the consequences of which cannot be determined because there is still a lack of research on the safety of alternative methods. The most frequently cited reasons for interest in CAM suggest that there is a need for a better tailored biomedical approach to individual patient needs.

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The prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use in the general population of Babol, North of Iran, 2018

Cited by 17 publications

References 18 publications

Prevalence and associated factors of complementary and integrative medicine use in patients afflicted with COVID-19

Prevalence and associated factors of complementary and integrative medicine use in patients afflicted with COVID-19

Opinions and experiences of physicians regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). A research report from Poland

Opinions and experiences of physicians regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). A research report from Poland.

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