scholarly journals Prevalence and Pattern of Traditional and Complementary Alternative Medicine Use in Diabetic Patients in Dubai, UAE

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usama ALAlami ◽  
Khulood A. Saeed ◽  
Munawwar A. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary Alternative Medicine ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Result Analysis

Background: The current study explored the prevalence and pattern of traditional and complementary alternative medicine (TCAM) use, its perceived benefits and possible impact on health outcomes amongst diabetics in Dubai, UAE.Objectives: Diabetes is highly prevalent in the UAE, with diabetics potentially not complying with the prescribed conventional medicines, or preferring to use of traditional and complementary alternative medicines. The current study therefore sheds light on these two areas.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional pilot study was conducted in 4 healthcare facilities in Dubai using quantitative data collection methods. Using a systematic random sampling method, 145 diabetic participants completed a self-reported questionnaire. Measures in the questionnaire included traditional and complementary alternative medicine use, and perceived benefits. SPSS version 21 was used for result analysis. Chi-square test was used to confirm significance amongst various groups.Results: Amongst 145 diabetic participants recruited, 66.9% were female, and 57.9% had undergraduate degree. Majority of participants (95.2%) had type II diabetes. Participants age was between 20 to 79 years. The prevalence of TCAM use amongst the participants was 21.4%, with the majority of users being female (27.8%). TCAM use was more common amongst housewives (28.6%). None of the TCAM users had the intervention prescribed by a health specialist, and the majority (51.6%) used it for the purpose of slowing the progression of the disease. More than half (58.1%) of TCAM users reported receiving the desired effect, and 77.4% used TCAM in combination with the prescribed conventional medicine.Conclusion: The current study confirmed the un-prescribed use of TCAM amongst participants in Dubai, UAE. Further studies are required to elaborate on the interaction between TCAM and prescribed conventional medicines.

scholarly journals Association between the Use of Alternative Medicine and Adherence to Treatment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Perez-Sosa Abigail M ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Cost

Background: Diabetes mellitus 2 (T2D) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in northern Mexico. Various treatments are used to control the disease; however, the cost of these and the difficulty of dietary management have as a consequence that the patient abandons them and looks for cheaper and easier-to-use alternatives. Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the use of alternative medicine and adherence to medical treatment in patients with T2D. Design and Setting: Analytic cross-sectional study. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was designed between March and July 2019 including 464 patients with T2D from the family medicine unit #48 Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We used the Morisky-Green scale for adherence to treatment and the use of Alternative Medicine (CAM) was evaluated with a holistic complementary and alternative medicine questionnaire. The Chi-Square test was used for comparison of proportions and risk factors were calculated using odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals. Results: 53% of patients use CAM; biological therapy (herbs and supplements) is the most frequent (94%). The association between CAM use and adherence to medical treatment was 2.1 (95% CI 1.4-3.1, p= 0.001). The risk factors for the use of CAM were female sex, basic level education, uncontrolled disease and a time of evolution greater than 10 years. Conclusion: CAM users are 2.1 times more at risk of having a regular or bad adherence to medical treatment.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Dermatology Outpatients in Shiraz, Iran

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 731-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ladan Dastgheib ◽  
Saman Farahangiz ◽  
Zeinab Adelpour ◽  
Alireza Salehi
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

The objective of this study was to assess complementary and alternative medicine use and its related factors among Iranian dermatology outpatients. In this cross-sectional study, a self-structured questionnaire was administered to 600 dermatology outpatients. Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test, and binary logistic regression test were used. A total of 188 (31.3%) patients had used one of complementary and alternative medicine methods. The most frequent method used was herbal medicine (89.9%). The mean years of duration of the skin condition were significantly higher in complementary and alternative medicine users compared with nonusers ( P = .037). Patients with acne and alopecia significantly used more complementary and alternative medicine (odds ratio: 2.48 and 3.19, respectively). There was a significant relationship between education and using complementary and alternative medicine ( P < .001). Complementary and alternative medicine use is prevalent among our patients and we should think of ways of educating general population about complementary and alternative medicine methods and their potential risks and benefits and encourage our health care workers to communicate these materials with their patients.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Eating Patterns on Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes Mellitus Patients in UPT Puskesmas Narumonda

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
Betty Simanullang
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relevant Variable ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Sugar Levels

The purpose of this research was to identify and evaluate the major dietary components linked with blood sugar levels in diabetic patients at UPT Puskesmas Narumonda in Toba Regency. This sort of study employs a cross-sectional descriptive analytic survey. The population in this research was 118 individuals, whereas the sample size was 54. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were used to analyze the data. The chi-square test results indicate that the sugar level of people with diabetes mellitus is related to the number of calories p = 0.000, the type of food p = 0.000, and the eating schedule p = 0.003, indicating that there is a relationship between obesity, the number of calories, the type of food, and the eating schedule and blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus. The findings of multivariate analysis indicate that the most relevant variable in this research, with an OR value of 53, is the quantity of calories. The research concluded that the quantity of calories consumed is the most important factor influencing blood sugar levels in persons with diabetes mellitus at UPT Puskesmas Narumonda, Toba Regency. To help lower the occurrence of diabetes mellitus, it is intended that the Health Service, puskesmas, and health professionals would collaborate to give frequent counseling about diabetes mellitus and a healthy and balanced diet.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS AMONG ADULTS HAVING HIGHER BODY MASS INDEX AND GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE IN A MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF RAIPUR

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Shrikant Verma ◽  
Rahul Kewal Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Plantar Fascia ◽  
Medical Institute ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a degenerative syndrome of the plantar fascia resulting from repeated trauma at its origin on the calcaneus. PF is reported to be the most common cause of inferior heel pain in diabetic and non diabetic patient population. Calcaneal spurs (CS) have commonly been implicated as a risk factor for PF. To this purpose we have evaluated the frequency of Calcaneal spur (CS) in obese patients with Type-2 diabetes. Method: Study was designed as a cross sectional Analytical study . Male and female study subjects who were Obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2), Having Diagnosed type 2 diabetes & above the age of 18 years, with a history of plantar heel tenderness and/or pain were included in the study Information was analysed by using the Microsoft Excel and SPSS . Chi square test was used for analysis. Results:Atotal of 65 obese diabetic patients were included into the study. The mean age of the patients was 54±5.8 years. There were 25 males and 40 females. The median duration of diabetes was 4.2 years (1-10 years). The mean HbA1c was 8.4±0.9. 78% were having plantar fasciitis. Conclusion: Poor diabetes control Peripheral Neuropathy seems to be the main reasons Existence seems to be in a relationship with diabetic complications; therefore, obese diabetic patients may be more prone to these complications. Therefore, weight reduction should be encouraged in these patients.

scholarly journals DIETARYPRACTICES OF DIABETES MELLITUSPATIENTS TYPE 2 IN RELATION WITH DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES AT PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN SANAA CITY, YEMEN, 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Mansour M.A. Ghaleb ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government Hospitals ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in nearly all countries. The most common type is type 2 diabetes.Dietarypractices of diabetes mellitus patients type 2 in relation with demographic variables at private and government hospitals in Sanaa city, Yemen the objective of present study. A hospital-based cross - sectional descriptive study conducted from October 2018 to May 2019, among adultsfrom both gender attended to the selected hospital in Sanaa to receive health service. A prepared questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analyzed by using SPSS softwareversion 20 was used. Descriptive statistics were performed to describe the socio-demographic and dietary practices variables. Data described by frequencies and percentages and presented in tables. Chi square test was used to test differences in dietary practicesin relation with demographic variables. Test considered to be significant p value < 0.05. The sample was formed of 200 adult diabetic patients, more than half (53.5%) were females. Ages of participant ranged between 25 years and 80 years, with a mean of 52 ± 11 years. Illiterate women represented 62% of total women, while illiterate men represented 13% of total men. Nearly half of participants had poor dietary practices (45.5%) towards diabetes.There was a better score of good & acceptable dietary practices tend to be more in private hospitals.There is a need to strengthen good dietary practices through health education.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS AMONG ADULTS HAVING HIGHER BODY MASS INDEX AND GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE IN A MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF RAIPUR.

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Shrikant Verma ◽  
Rahul Kewal Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Plantar Fascia ◽  
Medical Institute ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a degenerative syndrome of the plantar fascia resulting from repeated trauma at its origin on the calcaneus. PF is reported to be the most common cause of inferior heel pain in diabetic and non diabetic patient population. Calcaneal spurs (CS) have commonly been implicated as a risk factor for PF. To this purpose we have evaluated the frequency of Calcaneal spur (CS) in obese patients with Type-2 diabetes. Method: Study was designed as a cross sectional Analytical study . Male and female study subjects who were Obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2), Having Diagnosed type 2 diabetes & above the age of 18 years, with a history of plantar heel tenderness and/or pain were included in the study Information was analysed by using the Microsoft Excel and SPSS . Chi square test was used for analysis. Results:Atotal of 65 obese diabetic patients were included into the study. The mean age of the patients was 54±5.8 years. There were 25 males and 40 females. The median duration of diabetes was 4.2 years (1-10 years). The mean HbA1c was 8.4±0.9. 78% were having plantar fasciitis. Conclusion: Poor diabetes control Peripheral Neuropathy seems to be the main reasons Existence seems to be in a relationship with diabetic complications; therefore, obese diabetic patients may be more prone to these complications. Therefore, weight reduction should be encouraged in these patients.

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