ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS OF PATIENTS OF NON-CODIFIED TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN BELAGAVI REGION

Traditional Medicine (TM) medicine is a health care system that has ancient roots, faith of the rural community and cultural background. The study was conducted to out the attitudes and beliefs of patients visiting traditional healers. Ten traditional healers in rural area of Belagavi district representing different categories of non-codified traditional healing practices were included in the study. The data was collected on patients who were willing and agreed to answer the questionnaire. Forty questionnaires were tested and the preliminary results were assessed for validity. The questionnaire data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version16.0 software. The results are based on the descriptive data of 322 patients. Most of the participants were younger than 40 years old (62.1%). 201 (62.4%) patients visited traditional practitioner minimum 2 times in their life time. Among them, 94.5% of patients reported satisfaction with TM. 263 (81.7%) patients had previous history of treatment from other systems of medicine for the same health problems before visiting traditional healers. Among them 191 (72.6%) patients were dissatisfied with previous treatment, out of which 181 (94.8%) had taken modern medicine. The majority 256 (79.5%) patients visited because of their positive attitudes and beliefs towards traditional medicine. The study indicates that people do visits traditional healers and have a faith in traditional healers and their medicine.

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HISTORY OF INDIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: A MEDICAL INHERITANCE.

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i1.21893 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 421 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Partha Pradip Adhikari ◽

Satya Bhusan Paul

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Web Search ◽

Care Service ◽

Health Care Service ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Traditional Medicines ◽

Regional Effects ◽

Practice Of Medicine ◽

History Of ◽

Traditional Approaches

Objective: Indian Traditional Medicine, the foundation of age-old practice of medicine in the world, has played an essential role in human health care service and welfare from its inception. Likewise, all traditional medicines are of its own regional effects and dominant in the West Asian nations; India, Pakistan, Tibet, and so forth, East Asian nations; China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and so forth, Africa, South and Central America. This article is an attempt to illuminate Indian traditional medical service and its importance, based on recent methodical reviews.Methods: Web search engines for example; Google, Science Direct and Google Scholar were employed for reviews as well as for meta-analysis.Results: There is a long running debate between individuals, who utilize Indian Traditional Medicines for different ailments and disorders, and the individuals who depend on the present day; modern medicine for cure. The civil argument between modern medicine and traditional medicines comes down to a basic truth; each person, regardless of education or sickness, ought to be educated about the actualities concerning their illness and the associated side effects of medicines. Therapeutic knowledge of Indian traditional medicine has propelled various traditional approaches with similar or different theories and methodologies, which are of regional significance.Conclusion: To extend research exercises on Indian Traditional Medicine, in near future, and to explore the phytochemicals; the current review will help the investigators involved in traditional medicinal pursuit.

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Primary Malignant Tumours of Bone Following Previous Malignancy

Sarcoma ◽

10.1155/2008/418697 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 2008 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

J. T. Patton ◽

S. M. M. Sommerville ◽

R. J. Grimer

Keyword(s):

Bone Lesion ◽

Previous History ◽

Previous Treatment ◽

Bone Lesions ◽

Limb Salvage Surgery ◽

Second Malignancies ◽

Malignant Tumours ◽

Primary Malignancy ◽

History Of ◽

Bone Sarcomas

Destructive bone lesions occurring in patients who have previously had a malignancy are generally assumed to be a metastasis from that malignancy. We reviewed 60 patients with a previous history of malignancy, who presented with a solitary bone lesion that was subsequently found to be a new and different primary sarcoma of bone. These second malignancies occurred in three distinct groups of patients: (1) patients with original tumours well known to be associated with second malignancies (5%); (2) patients whose second malignancies were likely to be due to the previous treatment of their primary malignancy (40%); (3) patients in whom there was no clearly defined association between malignancies (55%). The purpose of this study is to emphasise the necessity for caution in assuming the diagnosis of a metastasis when a solitary bone lesion is identified following a prior malignancy. Inappropriate biopsy and treatment of primary bone sarcomas compromises limb salvage surgery and can affect patient mortality.

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Prevalence of Hyperthyroidism and its Impact on Quality of Life Among Students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan

RADS Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.37962/jpps.v8i2.383 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 85-90

Author(s):

Shifa Shaffique ◽

Haseeb Anwar ◽

Hafiz Muhammad Asif ◽

Imran ul Haq ◽

Muhammad Akram

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Family History ◽

Previous History ◽

Previous Treatment ◽

Population Based ◽

Causative Factors ◽

Associated Symptoms ◽

History Of ◽

Middle Class Families

Aim: Population based studies on prevalence of hyperthyroidism and its impact on quality of life, with variability of weight, height and distribution, their associated symptoms are limited. Knowledge and awareness about the prevalence of hyperthyroidism and their associated symptoms and its treatment option is necessary for the patient education and evaluation of underlying causative factors of this disease. Methodology: Apopulation-based study was conducted from October 2018 to May 2019 to determine the prevalence of hyperthyroidism and its impact on quality of life among the students of The Islamia University Bahawalpur. Questioner were developed and distributed among the consenting participants. Thirty-six males and one hundred and six females were included in this study. Results: Our study concluded that prevalence of hyperthyroidism is n=10(6.6%) and its prevalence ishigher in middle class families. Hyperthyroidism has a positive link with family history and previous history as shown in the results i.e. n=8 (5.3%) with family history and n=5 (3.3%) linked with previoushistory. It is the leading cause of morbidity and its prevalence is raised day by day. We studied that hyperthyroidism produces following effects on quality of life; n=10 (6.6%) participants were presented with loss of concentration in work / studies=10 (6.6%) with body ache, n=8 (5.3%) with social isolation, n=10 (6.6%) with mental health changes, n=6 (4%) with a history of previous treatment, n=8 (5.3%) with need of repeated checkups. Conclusion: It is concluded from present study that the hypehyperthyroidism significantly affects the quality of life and it is positively linked with the family history and history.

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OCCURRENCE OF OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE IN TREATED PATIENTS OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS : A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

10.36106/paripex/5602381 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-2

Author(s):

Shivprasad Kasat ◽

Ashish Deshmukh ◽

Sunil Jadhav ◽

Hafiz Deshmukh ◽

Ashish Kendre

Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Previous History ◽

Previous Treatment ◽

Airway Disease ◽

Clinical Findings ◽

Obstructive Airway Disease ◽

Medical College ◽

Duration Of Illness ◽

History Of ◽

Obstructive Airway Diseases

Aim: To study occurence of obstructive airway disease in treated patients of pulmonary tuberculosis. Materials and methods: 50 patients data collected from Respiratory medicine department, MGM medical college, Aurangabad, who visited OPD for various respiratory symptoms. It is ensured that patients who are participated in the study are non smokers. Previous history of pulmonary tuberculosis and treatment history is noted. Evidences of previous treatment and radiological images were collected. Each patient was subjected to a thorough clinical examination and spirometry. Results: Based on clinical findings, radiological findings, and spirometry findings, of the 50 patients studied, it is observed that 11(22%) patients had developed obstructive airway disease.4 (8%) patients have developed extensive fibrosis post tuberculosis. 3 (6%) patients have developed cavitation with fibrosis. 4 (8%) patients have developed bronchiectasis. Conclusion: It is not uncommon that obstructive airway disease occurs as a complication of post tuberculosis sequale. 22 percent of the patients studied, have developed different types of obstructive airway diseases. Many factors may influence in post tuberculosis complications such as extensiveness of parenchymal involvement, duration of illness, socio-economic factors. Obstructive airway disease can be a sequel of pulmonary tuberculosis and should be overlooked, especially in those patients complaining of dyspnea even in the absence of any history of smoking. Post-tuberculous obstructive airway disease as a cause of COPD in nonsmokers should be now more recognized in countries where the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis is still high.

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Computed Tomograpy Venography diagnosis of iliocaval venous obstruction in advanced chronic venous insufficiency

Jornal Vascular Brasileiro ◽

10.1590/1677-5449.0067 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 306-311 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Fabio Henrique Rossi ◽

Carlos Alexandre Rosa Gama ◽

Igor Yoshio Imagawa Fonseca ◽

Keilyanne Jaira Ferreira Barros ◽

Thiago Osawa Rodrigues ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Venous Thrombosis ◽

Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽

Medical History ◽

Linear Trend ◽

Previous History ◽

Previous Treatment ◽

Positive Association ◽

Venous Hypertension ◽

Venous Obstruction ◽

History Of

Objective:Iliocaval obstruction is associated with venous hypertension symptoms and may predispose to deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Ultrasonography may fail to achieve noninvasive diagnosis of these obstructions. The possibility of using Computed Tomography Venography (CTV) for these diagnoses is under investigation.Methods:Patients with CVI graded at CEAP clinical classes 3 to 6 and previous treatment failure underwent evaluation with CTV. Percentage obstruction was rated by two independent examiners. Obstruction prevalence and its associations with risk factors and CEAP classification were analyzed.Results:A total of 112 limbs were prospectively evaluated. Mean patient age was 55.8 years and 75.4% were women. Obstructions involved the left lower limb in 71.8% of cases and 35.8% of patients reported a medical history of deep venous thrombosis. Overall, 57.1% of imaging studies demonstrated venous obstruction of at least 50% and 10.7% showed obstruction of >80%. The only risk factor that was found to be independently associated with a significantly higher incidence of >50% venous obstruction was a medical history of DVT (p=0.035) (Fisher's exact test). There was a positive relationship between clinical classification (CEAP) and degree of venous obstruction in the limbs studied (Chi-square test for linear trend; p=0.011).Conclusion:Patients with advanced CVI are often affected by obstructions in the iliocaval venous territory and CTV is able to diagnose the degree of obstruction. There is a positive association between degree of obstruction and both previous history of DVT and severity of symptoms of CVI.

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HISTORY OF INDIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: A MEDICAL INHERITANCE.

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v11i1.21893 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 421 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Partha Pradip Adhikari ◽

Satya Bhusan Paul

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Web Search ◽

Care Service ◽

Health Care Service ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Traditional Medicines ◽

Regional Effects ◽

Practice Of Medicine ◽

History Of ◽

Traditional Approaches

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Exprorasi Metode Pengobatan Tradisional Oleh Para Pengobat Tradisional Di Wilayah Karesidenan Surakarta

Interest : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.37341/interest.v7i1.76 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Indarto Indarto ◽

Agus Kirwanto

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Health Workers ◽

Treatment Method ◽

Traditional Healers ◽

Public Confidence ◽

Digital Cameras ◽

Traditional Health ◽

The People ◽

History Of

Abstract: Traditional Medicine Method, Treatment Method, Traditional Medicinal Herb Type, Plant Type. The empirical traditional medicine (battra) using herbs and physical skills to date is still in demand by the people in the Surakarta Residency area, reflected the increasing number of traditional healers who are currently performing traditional health practices, since they have been protected by Law no. 36 of 2014, which regulates the health of personnel, in article 11, paragraph 13, classifies traditional empirical health workers consisting of traditional herbal medicine and traditional health skills. It makes public confidence is still high with traditional medicine therefore need to be disclosed about the phenomenon of methods of traditional healers in the treatment of the community. The purpose of this study is to find out how batras perform detection of patient diseases, to know the method of treatment performed battra in treating patients, know the composition of the herb used for the treatment and know what medicinal plants used to treat patients. Qualitative research type with an explorative approach design with data collection method of indepth interviews and observation of 18 informants, using triangulation method, source and theory as test of data validity. The results of the study that battra use various ways to detect the patient's illness is bengan ask a complaint, history of the disease as well as menfatkan diognosa doctors are known from patients and check using aids such as reflection equipment, tensimeter, digital cameras and laptops to check iridology. there are 2 methods used battra treat the patient that is using herb/ herbal concoction and physical skill, among others cupping of reflexology, rukyah and therapy energi.didapatkan 23 type of concoction used to treat patient, and 81 medicinal plants used for patient's herb treatment.

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Traditional African Medicine

10.5772/intechopen.96576 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Motamarri V.N.L. Chaitanya ◽

Hailemikael Gebremariam Baye ◽

Heyam Saad Ali ◽

Firehiwot Belayneh Usamo

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Health Care System ◽

Traditional Healers ◽

Holistic Health ◽

Attitudes And Beliefs ◽

Bridelia Ferruginea ◽

Amaranthus Spinosus ◽

African Traditional Medicine ◽

Healing Services

African traditional medicine is defined as one of the holistic health care system comprised of three levels of specializations namely divination, spiritualism, and herbalism. The traditional healer provides healing services based on culture, religious background, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs that are prevalent in his community. Hence the current chapter focuses on the different types of african healing system, traditional healers, traditional practices and modern herbalism and also describes the phytochemical and pharmacological evidences of the traditional african herbs like Acanthus montanus (Acanthaceae), Amaranthus spinosus (Amaranthaceae), Bridelia ferruginea (Euphorbiaceae) etc.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of traditional medicine among people of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources ◽

10.4314/jpb.v18i2.7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 147-154

Author(s):

Temitayo Lucia Ohemu ◽

David Shalkur ◽

Benson Okpe Ohemu ◽

Peter Daniel

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Life Time ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Plateau State ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Studies and documentation on the current knowledge and practices of traditional medicine among African communities are lacking particularly in this era of modern health care expansion. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of traditional medicine in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, Nigeria. A systemic random sampling technique was employed for this study. A semi-structured open and closed ended questionnaire was used to collect data through house to house interview among 300 participants identified for the study. The data was then analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0 (Chicago, SPSS Inc.). The studies revealed two hundred and seventy four (94.8%) have heard about traditional medicine, while two hundred and forty two (83.7%) of them have used traditional medicine once or more in their life time, especially for the treatment of malaria and fever. One hundred and eleven (38.4%) of the respondents preferred using both traditional and modern medicine. The prevalence of Traditional Medicine patronage in Jos South LGA, Plateau state is high and this may be related to the socio-cultural acceptability, easy accessibility, and affordability of Traditional Medicine. Keywords: Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Traditional Medicine; Nigeria

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Concepts of Shalya Tantra in Kampo - Japanese system of Traditional Medicine

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v3i3.12896 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

Author(s):

D. Gururaja

Keyword(s):

Alternative Medicine ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

History Of Medicine ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Universal System ◽

Separate Branch ◽

Two Systems ◽

History Of ◽

Basic Concepts ◽

Independent Branch

History of medicine is very fascinating. We can find many traditional systems of medicine developed in different regions and served humans for many centuries before the development of modern medicine. The system developed in India is known as Ayurveda and system developed in Japan is known as Kampo. We can find many similarities in the basic concepts between these systems. Apart from use of internal medicines both the systems have used sharp instruments, Fire etc in the management. Treatment like excision, Incision etc using different sharp instruments comes under a separate branch as Shalya tantra in Ayurveda but there is no independent branch for surgery in Kampo system. We can find many similarities in surgical concepts between these two systems. By adopting and combining these concepts we can develop a universal system for alternative medicine.

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