Proportion and associated factors of the utilisation of complementary and alternative medicine exclusively in a hospital in Bangladesh
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Article Title | Proportion and associated factors of the utilisation of complementary and alternative medicine exclusively in a hospital in Bangladesh |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Shahjalal, Md, Gow Jeff, Rahman, Md. Ashfikur, Hossain, Md. Jakir, Khan, Md. Nafiul Alam, Alam, Md. Sazzadul, Hossain, Ahmed and Mahumud, Rashidul Alam |
Journal Title | BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies |
Journal Citation | 22 (1), pp. 1-8 |
Article Number | 225 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | BioMed Central Ltd. |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 2662-7671 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03709-8 |
Web Address (URL) | https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12906-022-03709-8 |
Abstract | Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has played a critical role in ensuring universal access to basic health care services around the world. In Bangladesh, conventional medicine is a common approach for health care practices, yet, due to Bangladesh’s high out-of-pocket payment, millions of people utilise CAM-based healthcare services for illnesses. In Bangladesh, there is a scarcity of data on how CAM is perceived and utilised. The goal of this study was to determine the proportion and correlates of the utilisation of CAM among patients visiting a tertiary level hospital, in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving 1,183 patients who received health care from a hospital in Bangladesh was interviewed for this study. The associated factors on utilising CAM were identified using multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results: Thirty-three percent of patients utilised CAM exclusively to treat their illnesses, whereas the rest utilised conventional medicine before CAM. Young adult patients aged 26 to 45 years (AOR = 6.26, 95% CI:3.24–12.07), patients without education (AOR = 2.99, 1.81–4.93), and married patients (AOR = 1.79, 1.08–2.97) were the most likely to be only CAM users. The most common reasons for using CAM were belief in its effectiveness, less adverse effects, affordability and lower costs. Conclusion: In Bangladesh, CAM plays a significant role in health care delivery, with high-levels of patient satisfaction and health benefits. Patients who are older and have a higher level of education are more hesitant to use CAM for their illness, yet CAM has the potential to play a significant role in reducing hospitalisation by providing high reliability and low costs. |
Keywords | Bangladesh; Complementary and alternative medicine; Conventional medicine |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 329999. Other biomedical and clinical sciences not elsewhere classified |
PubMed ID | 36028844 |
Byline Affiliations | North South University, Bangladesh |
Research Rats, Bangladesh | |
Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bangladesh | |
School of Business | |
Centre for Health Research | |
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
Khulna University, Bangladesh | |
University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | |
University of Sydney |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/w8q3z/proportion-and-associated-factors-of-the-utilisation-of-complementary-and-alternative-medicine-exclusively-in-a-hospital-in-bangladesh
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