Perceptions of complementary/alternative medicine use and influence on evidence-based asthma medicine adherence in Malaysian children.

ABSTRACT: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used especially in Asia including for childhood asthma. The use of CAM could influence adherence to evidence-based (E-B) medicine. We explored the views of carers of Malaysian children with asthma regarding the use of CAM for childhood asthma, and its relationship with self-reported adherence to E-B medicine. We used a screening questionnaire to identify children diagnosed with asthma from seven suburban primary schools in Malaysia. Informed consent was obtained prior to the interviews. We conducted the interviews using a semi-structured topic guide in participants' preferred language (Malay, Mandarin, or Tamil). All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and coded using Nvivo. Analysis was performed thematically, informe

SUBMITTER: Ramdzan SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6389881 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature