Push and pull factors influencing preference for traditional healing by jaundiced patients in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Jaundice is a significant health issue in Bangladesh. Many patients choose traditional medicine (TM) over conventional medicine (CM) for treating jaundice. This study aimed to identify and analyze the push and pull factors influencing the preferences of jaundiced patients for traditional healing methods in Bangladesh.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used a mixed-methods approach. Two focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 16 participants (8 per group) who had experience of using traditional medicine for jaundice. In-depth interviews with five traditional healers were carried out to gather qualitative insights from the healers' perspectives. Quantitative data were collected from 400 jaundiced patients at a tertiary-level hospital using a semi-structu

SUBMITTER: Gazi MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11530012 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature