沙特阿拉伯补充和替代医学（CAM）的综合研究：一项荟萃分析研究

IF 2.1 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Health Science Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI:10.1002/hsr2.70491

Saud M. Alsanad

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摘要

背景和目的补充和替代医学（CAM）是指传统西医之外的多种医疗保健实践，包括草药疗法、精神治疗和传统疗法。在文化、宗教和社会经济因素的推动下，CAM的使用在世界范围内变得越来越普遍，包括在沙特阿拉伯。本系统综述和荟萃分析旨在估计沙特阿拉伯替代疗法的使用情况，并检查其在不同人群中的使用模式。方法使用PRISMA框架进行系统的文献综述，以确定调查沙特阿拉伯不同人群中CAM使用的患病率和模式的研究。检索的数据库包括Cochrane、Clinicaltrials.gov、CINAHL、Web of Science和PubMed。结果纳入7项横断面研究，共纳入4112名受试者。这些研究涵盖了广泛的人群，从青少年到患有慢性疾病的成年人。使用随机效应模型计算出CAM使用的总患病率为0.515 (95% CI[0.373-0.657])，表明51.5%的沙特人口从事CAM实践。在纳入的研究中观察到显著的异质性，可能是由于人口统计、CAM定义和研究方法的差异。结论研究结果强调了文化和宗教对辅助医学使用的影响及其在医疗服务中的意义。未来的研究应集中在标准化CAM定义，探索流行疗法的疗效，并将CAM纳入传统医疗保健，以提供整体和文化敏感的护理。审查注册ID PROSPERO CRD42024608257。

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A Comprehensive Look at Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Saudi Arabia: A Meta-Analysis Study

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A Comprehensive Look at Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Saudi Arabia: A Meta-Analysis Study

Background and Aims

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to a diverse array of healthcare practices that lie outside conventional Western medicine, including herbal remedies, spiritual healing, and traditional therapies. CAM use has become increasingly prevalent worldwide, driven by cultural, religious, and socioeconomic factors, including in Saudi Arabia. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of CAM use in Saudi Arabia and examine the patterns of its utilization across various populations.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA framework to identify studies investigating the prevalence and patterns of CAM use among diverse populations in Saudi Arabia. Databases searched included Cochrane, Clinicaltrials.gov, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PubMed.

Results

Seven cross-sectional studies, with a total of 4112 participants were included. The studies encompassed a wide range of populations, from adolescents to adults with chronic illnesses. The pooled prevalence of CAM use was calculated to be 0.515 (95% CI [0.373–0.657]) using a random-effects model, showing that 51.5% of the Saudi population engages in CAM practices. Significant heterogeneity was observed across the included studies, likely due to differences in population demographics, CAM definitions, and study methodologies.

Conclusion

The findings emphasize the cultural and religious impact on CAM use and its significance in healthcare delivery. Future research should focus on standardizing CAM definitions, exploring the efficacy of popular therapies, and integrating CAM into conventional healthcare to provide holistic and culturally sensitive care.