Use of complementary and alternative medicine among persons with diabetes at Mzuzu Central Hospital in Malawi: A cross-sectional study

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Advances in integrative medicine Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.aimed.2023.07.002

Lusekero Mboma Munthali , Enalla Thombozi , Balwani Chingatichifwe Mbakaya

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Abstract

Background

The prevalence of CAM use among populations with diabetes worldwide varies widely, depending on the country or geographic region. In the general population, some of the characteristics that are associated with CAM use are; gender, race, age and education. In addition other predictors of CAM use include poor perceived health status and the presence of multiple health complaints. Besides, diabetes has been discovered to be an independent predictor of CAM use in the general population and in individuals with diabetes. The primary aim of this study was to assess utilisation of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with diabetes at Mzuzu Central Hospital in Malawi.

Methods

A descriptive cross sectional quantitative study was conducted among 385 clients with diabetes seeking care at Mzuzu Central Hospital who were diagnosed with diabetes for at least one month prior to conducting this study. Participants were recruited through simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a structured interviewer administered questionnaire. A chi-square test was performed to establish the association between CAM use and socio-demographic factors. Bivariate and multivariate (controlling for socio-demographic factors) logistic regression was done to find predictors of CAM in diabetes. The p-value was set at 0.05 with 95 % CI.

Results

The study found that 54 % of the participants used CAM in managing their condition with the point prevalence of 151 per 1000 patients; however, cumulative prevalence was estimated at 538 per 1000 patients. Age, educational level, occupation, duration of diabetes, no health insurance, family history of CAM use and cultural or religious beliefs were factors influencing use of CAM.

Conclusion

The study findings confirm use of CAM among clients with diabetes at Mzuzu Central Hospital in Malawi.

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Advances in integrative medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-

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3.20

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11.80%

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15 weeks

期刊介绍： Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.