COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) USE AMONG PATIENTS ADMITTED IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF PESHAWAR DETERMINING ITS PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS.

Authors

  • HAMID HUSSAIN
  • ZIA URREHMAN
  • SALEHAAFRIDI
  • SAADULLAH KHAN AFRIDI
  • ZOHRA AMIN
  • AISHA AKHTAR ALI
  • NAEEMULLAH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52206/jsmc.2013.3.1.268-271

Abstract

Objectives: The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) by the general population and
admitted in hospitals has been on the increase. The study was carried to find out the prevalence of CAM use
among patients admitted in the tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar.
Methods: This was a cross sectional study. The investigators administered a structured questionnaire to 400
patients admitted in tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar. Data were analyzed using statistical package for
social sciences version 13.0.
Results: It was found that 189/400 (47.25%) patients had used CAM. There was association between
chronic diseases and CAM. The association between illiteracy and CAM use was significant. There seemed
to be a preference for use of Hakimi medicine over other forms of CAM being studied i.e. homeopathic,
herbal, nutritional supplements. Most of the patients turned to CAM use on advice from their friends and
family. Hence peer pressure was an important factor in increasing CAM use.
Conclusion: In conclusion, CAM use is prevalent in our in-hospital population, and its undisclosed use can
have important medical and peri-operative
Implications.
Keywords: CAM Use, Patients, Tertiary Care Hospitals, Prevalence.

Author Biographies

HAMID HUSSAIN

Department of Community Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar.

ZIA URREHMAN

Department of Community Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar.

SALEHAAFRIDI

Sarhad Institute of Health Sciences, Peshawar.

SAADULLAH KHAN AFRIDI

Sarhad Institute of Health Sciences, Peshawar.

ZOHRA AMIN

Studen, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar.

AISHA AKHTAR ALI

Studen, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar.

NAEEMULLAH

Saidu Medical College, Swat.

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HAMID HUSSAIN, ZIA URREHMAN, SALEHAAFRIDI, SAADULLAH KHAN AFRIDI, ZOHRA AMIN, AISHA AKHTAR ALI, NAEEMULLAH. COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) USE AMONG PATIENTS ADMITTED IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF PESHAWAR DETERMINING ITS PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS. J Saidu Med Coll [Internet]. 2013 Apr. 27 [cited 2026 Nov. 10];3(1):268-71. Available from: http://jsmc.pk/index.php/jsmc/article/view/534

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2013): Journal of Saidu Medical College, Swat

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