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Knowledge and Attitudes of Adults Visiting Family Health Centers in Ankara About Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices During the Pandemic

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCAM) among adults before and during the pandemic. This study is a cross-sectional research conducted in 9 Family Physician Centers in 3 central districts of Ankara. The minimum sample size was calculated as 360, and 372 adults were reached. In the pre-pandemic period, the number of individuals who heard about TCAM applications was 234 (62.9%), out of which 83 (35.5%) have applied. Individuals over 40 were more likely to have heard of TCAM methods (p

Source: Journal of Gazi University Health Sciences Institute

DOI: 10.59124/guhes.1524302

Authors: Engin Isik, Fatma Nur Baran Aksakal

Institution: Gazi University

Language: English

Topic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4402003081

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