Characterizing Herbal Medicine Use for Noncommunicable Diseases in Urban South Africa
Joint Authors
Puoane, Thandi R.
Hughes, Gail D.
Aboyade, Oluwaseyi M.
Beauclair, Roxanne
Mbamalu, Oluchi N.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Economic challenges associated with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the sociocultural outlook of many patients especially in Africa have increased dependence on traditional herbal medicines (THMs) for these diseases.
A cross-sectional descriptive study designed to determine the prevalence of and reasons for THM use in the management of NCDs among South African adults was conducted in an urban, economically disadvantaged area of Cape Town, South Africa.
In a cohort of 1030 participants recruited as part of the existing Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study, 456 individuals were identified.
The overall prevalence of THM use was 27%, of which 61% was for NCDs.
Participants used THM because of a family history (49%) and sociocultural beliefs (33%).
Hypertensive medication was most commonly used concurrently with THM.
Healthcare professionals need to be aware of the potential dualistic use of THM and conventional drugs by patients, as this could significantly influence health outcomes.
Efforts should be made to educate patients on the potential for drug/herb interactions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hughes, Gail D.& Aboyade, Oluwaseyi M.& Beauclair, Roxanne& Mbamalu, Oluchi N.& Puoane, Thandi R.. 2015. Characterizing Herbal Medicine Use for Noncommunicable Diseases in Urban South Africa. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063523
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hughes, Gail D.…[et al.]. Characterizing Herbal Medicine Use for Noncommunicable Diseases in Urban South Africa. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063523
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hughes, Gail D.& Aboyade, Oluwaseyi M.& Beauclair, Roxanne& Mbamalu, Oluchi N.& Puoane, Thandi R.. Characterizing Herbal Medicine Use for Noncommunicable Diseases in Urban South Africa. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063523
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063523