scholarly journals A Survey on Perceptions of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Undergraduates in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hui Xie ◽  
Tianqing Sang ◽  
Wenting Li ◽  
Li Li ◽  
Yankun Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
College Curriculum ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Barriers To Use ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

In recent years, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is more widely known and used globally. This study was the first to investigate undergraduates’ attitude toward CAM, and influencing factors and barriers for students to use CAM. Students of five different grades in six universities of China were selected for this study from February to May 2019. First, the participants were divided into two groups based on their majors and fulfilled a previously validated 10-item CAM Health Belief Questionnaire (CHBQ) to evaluate their attitudes toward CAM. Second, the chi-square test was used to analyze the differences between the groups, and correlation analysis was conducted to investigate the relationship of the data between the two groups. Third, we used frequency analysis to identify the types that students wanted to study and the barriers to use CAM. The overall mean score of the CHBQ was 48.87 ± 8.594, which was higher than that in other countries. The students in lower grades had a stronger desire to learn CAM than those in higher grades (89% vs 83%, p<0.05). “Too time-consuming and bad tastes,” “Western medicine was enough,” and “lack of relevant knowledge” were found to be the main interruptions for students to use CAM. 82.3% of students wanted CAM to be incorporated into the curriculum and desired to learn more about CAM. 72.3% of the students who had never learned CAM wanted to know more about CAM. 55.5% of the students were willing to recommend CAM. Most undergraduates desired to learn more about CAM. It is necessary to introduce or integrate CAM courses into the present curriculum, and it should be started in the lower grades. We hope this study can provide evidence for the authority in China to make appropriate changes and integrate CAM into the college curriculum.

scholarly journals Awareness about complementary and alternative medicine among attendees of urban and rural health training centres of a medical college in North Karnataka

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3924
Author(s):  
Chandan N. ◽  
Kiran Patil
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Orthodox Medicine ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a wide range of practices that do not fit within the dominant biomedical model of health care and are not commonly provided within orthodox medicine settings. People might be attracted to and use CAM because they hold beliefs that are congruent with CAM. But safety and efficacy of these systems are not well established. So this study was done to assess awareness among patients attending UHTC and RHTC about CAM.Methods: Cross sectional study was done in UHTC and RHTC of SDMCMSH, Dharwad, India. Data was collected by using pre designed interview schedule from 200 patients. Data was entered in Microsoft excel 2013 and analysed using IBM SPSS v20. Descriptive statistics and chi square test were applied. p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: 100 patients each from UHTC and RHTC were included in the study. 93% of UHTC and 98% of RHTC patients were aware about CAM. 74% in UHTC and 60% in RHTC were aware of advertisements about CAM. 96% of UHTC and 100% of RHTC patients said CAMs have no side effects. 45% from UHTC and 14% from RHTC preferred CAM. 43% from UHTC and 42% from RHTC patients had used CAM.Conclusions: The awareness about CAM in our study is high, 93% among urban and 98% among rural study participants. Ayurveda was the most commonly used AMT.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Teaching: Evaluation of theTeaching-Learning Process of Integrative Practices in Brazilian Medical Schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
Leila Verônica da Costa Albuquerque ◽  
José Wellington de Oliveira Lima ◽  
Ana Beatriz Gois da Silva ◽  
Ingrid Cavalcante Morais Correia ◽  
Ludmila Rios Osterno Gomes Maia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health System ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Fisher’S Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

ABSTRACT Context Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) are unconventional care practices that, according to the World Health Organization, should be implemented in the Health System, particularly in poor regions of the country. In Brazil, they have been adopted by Care Programs and introduced into undergraduate medical education. In this study we were interested in evaluating the teaching-learning process of Integrative Practices in Brazilian medical schools. Methodology A cross-sectional study was carried out at Brazilian medical schools with a self-administered questionnaire for teachers and a secondary data survey was obtained from medical school websites and government database institutions. For the presentation of the variables, frequency distribution and the Pearson coefficient (X2) -Chi-square tests were used. The proportions were compared using the Chi-square test or the Fisher’s Exact Test. When the expected value of a contingency table was equal to or greater than 5, the Chi-square test was used; in all other situations, Fisher’s Exact Test was used. The difference between proportions was estimated by the Odds Ratio, calculated through simple logistic regression (95% CI). Results 57 of the 272 medical schools in Brazil address CAM, with it being proportionally higher in the South and Mid-West regions. The medical schools are highly concentrated in state capitals, and the Northeast region presents a significant concentration of medical schools with CAM in the capitals. The number of schools with active and traditional methodologies in CAM is equivalent. Homeopathy, Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine predominate, with a minority using Indigenous Practices, Chronotherapy and Anthroposophic Medicine. The new educational guidelines have not affected the number of schools with CAM. Growth in CAM has been insignificant (p <0.05) in the last ten years. Conclusion There has been no growth in teaching Complementary and Alternative Medicine in undergraduate medical training in Brazil since the introduction of the new curricular guidelines, even in view of the needs of the health system.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage and its Determinant Factors among Infertile Men in Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ghaedi Heidari ◽  
Mahlagha Dehghan ◽  
Sima Mokhtarabadi
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Objective: This study aimed to assess the use of some Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) techniques in infertile men. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 102 infertile men referred to the only center of infertility in Kerman, Iran using convenience sampling. Data were collected using a two-part researcher-made questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics (chi-square test and logistic regression) with SPSS 16. Results: According to the present study, 72.5% of subjects used at least one of the CAM methods in the past year. Among them 28.4% of the subjects have used one CAM technique, 13.7% have used two techniques, 8.8% have used three techniques, 9.8% have used four techniques, and 11.8% have used more than four techniques since the last year. None of the socio-demographic characteristics had significant association with being the user of complementary and alternative medicines. Conclusion: The results showed that almost three quarters of the infertile men used CAM indicating a high prevalence of CAM usage among them.

Usia Resiko Tinggi dan Perdarahan Post Partum

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Ani Media Harumi ◽  
Kasiati Kasiati
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Sample Number ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship of age high risk with the incidence ofbleeding post partum in dr. M. Soewandhie Surabaya hospital. This research is analytic with an approachof a sectional cross. The study population was all post partum mothers in the Dr. M. Soewandhie Surabayahospital in January 2016 to March 2017, which amounts to an average of 1840respondents while theresearch sample number 182. Measuring collection sheet data obtained by systematic random sampling.The Study was conducted Chi-Square test obtained mean count X2 (0,00) is less than á (0.05) thenH0 is rejected and H1 accepted it means that there is a relationship between the age of high risk withbleeding post partum. Conclusion, there is a relationship between the age of high risk with the incidenceof bleeding post partum in the Spaceof the Maternity room Dr. Moch. Soewandhie Surabayahospital.

scholarly journals The Role of Anemia in Pregnancy in the Incidence of Post Partum Hemorrhage in Maternal Maternity at the Hospital in Sidoarjo, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukarromatul Khoiroh ◽  
Nurul Azizah
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Hemorrhage ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
In Pregnancy

Postpartum hemorrhage is bleeding that occurs after the birth of the baby, placenta, and 2 hours after the placenta is born. One of the causes is anemia. Research in 2015, 60% of 100 mothers giving birth at RSIA Kirana Taman Sidoarjo experienced postpartum hemorrhage. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship of anemia in pregnancy with the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage in labor mothers. The study design used an analytical survey with a retrospective method. The population of 206 maternity mothers was taken with simple random sampling technique as many as 136 samples in August 2017. Data were analyzed by Chi Square statistical test with 0.05. The results showed that postpartum hemorrhage was more experienced by mothers with anemia (66.7%) than  those without anemia (26.2%). While those who did not experience postpartum hemorrhage were more experienced by mothers who were not anemic (73.8%) than those who were anemic (33.3%). Chi square test results  (p=0.000  <0.05),  which means there is a relationship  of anemia in pregnancy with the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage in labor mothers. Conclusions of the study were the relationship of anemia in pregnancy with the  incidence  of postpartum hemorrhage in labor mothers. It is expected that midwives and doctors conduct early detection of anemia so that appropriate care can be carried out.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Neospora caninum-Associated Abortion in a Seroepidemiological Study of Cattles Using IFAT Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Seyed Razi Bahavarnia ◽  
Pedram Ahli ◽  
Arash Rasouli
Keyword(s):  
Neospora Caninum ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Coccidian Parasites ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Cattle Farms ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Neospora caninum is a cyst forming coccidian parasites and one of the important factors in abortion of cows and neurologic disease in dogs around the world. This study was conducted to investigate the seroprevalence of N. caninum in dairy cows of Tabriz city using immunofluorescence method and related risk factors. Methods: In this study conducted in 2018, 100 samples from industrial cattle farms and 100 samples from traditional cattle farms of Tabriz were randomly collected. By fixing tachyzoites cultured in a culture medium, the kit was prepared in this study and the slides were examined by fluorescence microscopy (Zeiss). The results obtained in relation to the study variables (type of farming system, age, contact with dogs, and abortion history) were analyzed using SPSS software and chi-square test. Results: Neospora caninum antibodies were detected in 33 samples (16.5%). The relationship of positive serums with abortion and contact with dogs was significant statistically (P<0.05). Conclusions: Due to the significant relationship of infection rate in cows with abortion history and contact with dogs, further studies are needed to determine the exact role of Neospora in abortion of cows.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI DENGAN PERKEMBANGAN ANAK USIA 1 – 5 TAHUN DI POSYANDU DESA SIRNOBOYO KABUPATEN WONOGIRI

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Indriati ◽  
Yurika Kristi Murpambudi
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background Child under five years of age is the period of life that are veryimportant and need serious attention. During this process of growth anddevelopment very rapidly. One of the important factors that affect childdevelopment is a nutritional factorThe purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of nutrition statuswith the development of children aged 1-5 years in Sirnoboyo village of PosyanduWonogiri RegencyMethod Correlation research design with cross sectional approach . The subjectof research is the 35 children aged 1-5 years with his mother in Sirnoboyo villageof posyandu Wonogiri Regency with technique purposive sampling. Dataobtained by doing observation to know nutritional status and child development.The data obtained are then analyzed by chi square test with p = 0.05Results showed the child with good nutritional status of as many as 25 children(71,43%), nutritional status less as much as 9 child (25.71%) and betternutritional status as much as 1 child (2.86%) while the children with normaldevelopment of as many as 24 children (68,57%) and a total of 11 children ofquestionable developments (31,43%). The results of the analysis using the chisquaretest p = 0.006 obtained so that the value of p < 0.05, which means that Hois rejected and Ha accepted.The Conclusion of the research was there is relationship of the nutritional statuswith the development of children aged 1-5 years in Sirnoboyo village of posyanduWonogiri RegencyKeywords : Nutritional Status, Development

scholarly journals The Relationship of Waste Management With The Incidence Of Diarrhea In Argasunya Village Cirebon City

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Jaenudin ◽  
Sandi Aprianto ◽  
Citra Setyo Dwi Andini
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Status ◽  
Diarrhea Incidence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Garbage is something material or solid objects that is no used by humans. The impact or risk of improper handling of garbage can cause to environmental damages that can cause health problems and disesase, one of them is diarrhea disease. According to the health profile of West Java Province (2012) showed that the 1.906.886 diarrhea incidence. Cirebon City is ranked ninth with 88,702 diarrhea incidence. Purpose: The purpose of this research is to know the relationship of waste management with the incidence of diarrhea In Argasunya Village Cirebon City. Method: This research used descriptive correlation with kohort retrospekif approach. The population in this study that is all the people who suffer from diarrhea in the Argasunya Village with 72 respondents. The sample in this study using total sampling with 72 respondents who suffer from diarrhea. The research instrument used the observation sheet of waste management and the result of the status of the patient according the medical record data in Sitopeng Public Health Center. The analysis used univariate and bivariate used Chi Square test. Result: The result of univariate analysis showed that most of the waste management did not fulfill the requirement of 59 respondents (81,9%) and most of the acute diarrhea was 62 respondents (86,1%). There was no significant relationship of waste management with the incidence of diarrhea In Argasunya Village Cirebon City, p-value = 0,677.

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