A Comprehensive Look at Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Saudi Arabia: A Meta-Analysis Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to a diverse array of healthcare practices that lie outside conventional Western medicine, including herbal remedies, spiritual healing, and traditional therapies. CAM use has become increasingly prevalent worldwide, driven by cultural, religious, and socioeconomic factors, including in Saudi Arabia. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of CAM use in Saudi Arabia and examine the patterns of its utilization across various populations.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA framework to identify studies investigating the prevalence and patterns of CAM use among diverse populations in Saudi Arabia. Databases searched included Cochrane, Clin

SUBMITTER: Alsanad SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006920 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature