The Relationship of Factors Affecting Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices with Regular Drug Use, Presence of Chronic Disease and Level of Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Research

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to determine the factors that are effective in the preference of traditional and complementary medicine practices and to investigate the relationship between these factors with regular drug use, the presence of chronic disease and the level of knowledge. Material and Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study design was used. The population of the study consisted of middle and elderly individuals who applied to a Family Health Center operating in Düzce province in September-October-November-December 2020. The data were conducted over 400 people using face-to-face questionnaire technique. In the study, convenience sampling method was preferred. Results: Factors affecting the preference of traditional and complementary medicine practices according to the results of explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis; it has been found as "effectiveness", "accessibility", "having fewer side effects" and "philosophically compatibility". According to the results of confirmatory factor analysis, it was seen that the model goodness of fit indexes were at an acceptable fit level. In addition, significant relationships were found between regular drug use, having a chronic disease, and the level of traditional and complementary medicine knowledge with the reasons for preference of traditional and complementary medicine practices. Conclusion: It has been observed that individuals who regularly use drugs, have any chronic diseases and have a high level of knowledge about traditional and complementary medicine practices have a more positive attitude towards traditional and complementary medicine treatments.

Perception of Complementary Medicine and Treatment Adherence as Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Individuals with Chronic Conditions in Mexico

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Perception of Complementary Medicine and Treatment Adherence as Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Individuals with Chronic Conditions in Mexico

“…For public health, the use of complementary medicine can provide physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being in combination with conventional treatment and control of chronic health problems [ 18 ]. Additionally, they could help individuals achieve the best desirable health status, better adaptation to the environment, proper treatment adherence, and, consequently, empower patients in their illness by improving their self-efficacy, as well as enjoying personal relationships [ 19 ]. Firdaus [ 20 ] emphasized the positive experiences of chronic disease patients using CAM, driven by economic factors, doubts about conventional medicine, and the influence of family and community support.…”