Prevalence, patterns, drivers, and perceived benefits of herbal medicine use in COVID-19 patients in Qatar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), emerged as a global health crisis in early 2020, leading to widespread morbidity and mortality. In Qatar, as of December 2024, the disease burden has reached over 500,000 cases and more than 600 deaths. While conventional treatments have evolved throughout the pandemic, the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), particularly herbal medicine, has also become prevalent. This study investigated the prevalence, reasons, uses, types, self-reported benefits, and sociodemographic determinants of utilising herbal medicine among COVID-19 patients in Qatar.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients attending Qatar Primary Health C

SUBMITTER: Alsheikh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12288189 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature