A cross-sectional study of Persian medicine and the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: Rumors and recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional medicine structures such as Persian medicine (PM) are deeply rooted in the global health system. These modalities, if applied correctly, could help health systems overcome situations such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, the mismanagement of such traditional structures results in fear, stress, anxiety, and risky behavior among society. The current study aimed to assess the penetration of the recommendations and rumors related to PM during the COVID-19 pandemic and the relationships of these recommendations and rumors with related health factors.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study performed in March 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic) in southern Iran, eligible participants were randomly selected. The participants completed

SUBMITTER: Molavi Vardanjani H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7375960 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature