加纳阿散蒂地区草药使用的预测因素

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Advances in integrative medicine Pub Date : 2023-05-01 DOI:10.1016/j.aimed.2023.05.005

James Afriyie , Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme

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摘要

目的确定加纳阿散蒂地区成年人中草药使用的预测因素。方法采用横断面研究设计，使用问卷从910名成年人中获得数据。进行多变量逻辑回归分析，以确定草药使用的预测因素。结果大多数受访者（73.7%）在调查前1年内使用过中草药。居住在一个地区（调整后的比值比[AOR]=2893，CI:1.646−5076，p<；.001）和年龄超过20岁是预测草药使用的因素。其他预测因素包括认为草药效果很好（AOR=6.072，CI:3.237-11.386，p<；.001）或以某种方式起作用（AOR=3.525，CI:1.885-6.591，p&lgt；.001），以及相信人们肯定可以（AOR=5.084，CI:2.952-8.754，p&llt；.001）或者可能（AOR=2.034，CI:1.186-3.487，p=.01）轻松使用草药。结论该研究观察到，加纳阿散蒂地区的草药使用率很高，尤其是在居住在该地区的人和20岁以上的人中。草药使用的预测因素包括对疗效和易用性的积极感知。这突出表明，需要通过各种形式的媒体让公众参与草药的安全性和有效性的可能影响。

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Predictors of herbal medicine use in Ashanti Region of Ghana

Objective

To determine the predictors of herbal medicine use among adults in Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Method

A cross sectional study design was employed to obtain data from 910 adults using a questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors of herbal medicine use.

Results

Majority of the respondents (73.7%) had used herbal medicine within 1 year prior to the survey. Living in a district (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2893, CI: 1.646 −5076, p < .001) and being older than 20 years were the factors that predicted use of herbal medicine. The other predictors included having the opinion that herbal medicines work very well (AOR= 6.072, CI: 3.237 – 11.386, p < .001) or work somehow (AOR= 3.525, CI: 1.885 – 6.591, p < .001), and having the belief that one could definitely (AOR= 5.084, CI: 2.952 – 8.754, p < .001) or maybe (AOR= 2.034, CI: 1.186 – 3.487, p = .01) use herbal medicine with ease.

Conclusions

The study observed a high prevalence of herbal medicine use in the Ashanti region of Ghana particularly among those living in the districts and those older than 20 years of age. Predictors of herbal medicine use include positive perception of efficacy and ease of use. This highlights a need for public engagement via all forms of media on the possible implications of the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines.

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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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审稿时长

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.