How are CAM Practices known, Perceived, and Used by People: Narrative Review of the Literacy, Attitude and Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Adults

Q3 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Afnan Nurul Aman Shaikh, Khadija Jalal, Athira Suresh Kumar, Swetha Kannan, J. Muttappallymyalil
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Background: Patients throughout the world frequently use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), especially to treat chronic or untreatable diseases. Since the standards for many chronic illnesses have shifted dramatically, researches have shown that many healthcare providers include integrative and holistic approach in their treatment programs. Therefore, this study evaluates people's literacy, attitudes, and usage of CAM modalities in the current setting. Methods: The thorough narrative review presented is carried out utilizing six computerized databases: Taylor & Francis Online, Research Gate, Frontiers, ScienceDirect, BioMed Central, and PubMed. The key word used for the search was Complementary and alternate medicine (CAM). The results were collected and subjected to content analysis. Results: The current data show that people who are employed, younger, and female likely to be more knowledgeable, have better attitudes, and use CAM frequently. Friends and family are the most frequent sources of knowledge about CAM. Conclusion: Further study is needed in this area due to the lack of studies that address CAM literacy and attitudes.
人们是如何了解、感知和使用辅助医学实践的:成人对补充和替代医学的读写能力、态度和使用的叙述性回顾
背景:世界各地的患者经常使用补充和替代医学(CAM),特别是治疗慢性或不治之症。由于许多慢性疾病的标准发生了巨大的变化,研究表明,许多医疗保健提供者在他们的治疗方案中包括综合和整体的方法。因此,本研究评估人们的读写能力,态度,和使用CAM模式在当前的设置。方法:采用六个计算机化数据库:Taylor & Francis Online、Research Gate、Frontiers、ScienceDirect、BioMed Central和PubMed进行全面的叙述性综述。搜索的关键词是补充替代医学(CAM)。收集结果并进行内容分析。结果:目前的数据显示,有工作的人,年轻的,女性可能更有知识,有更好的态度,并经常使用CAM。朋友和家人是了解CAM最常见的来源。结论:由于缺乏关于CAM素养和态度的研究,这一领域需要进一步研究。
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Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal
Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics-Pharmacology
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期刊介绍: Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal (BPJ) is an International Peer Reviewed Research Journal in English language whose frequency is quarterly. The journal seeks to promote research, exchange of scientific information, consideration of regulatory mechanisms that affect drug development and utilization, and medical education. BPJ take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation and support. Research papers, review articles, short communications, news are welcomed provided they demonstrate new findings of relevance to the field as a whole. All articles will be peer-reviewed and will find a place in Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal based on the merit and innovativeness of the research work. BPJ hopes that Researchers, Research scholars, Academician, Industrialists etc. would make use of this journal for the development of science and technology. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Biochemistry Genetics Microbiology and virology Molecular, cellular and cancer biology Neurosciences Pharmacology Drug Discovery Cardiovascular Pharmacology Neuropharmacology Molecular & Cellular Mechanisms Immunology & Inflammation Pharmacy.
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