A public survey of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine use during the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During COVID-19, the public actively sought non-pharmacological and self-management approaches to prevent infection. Little is known on the use of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) by the public as preventive measures. This study investigated the prevalence and patterns of TCIM use during the pandemic, and identified factors associated with its use among the general population in Hong Kong.

Methods

An online cross-sectional survey was conducted from November to December 2020. The survey solicited information on the respondents' sociodemographic characteristics, risk perception of the pandemic, and use of TCIM before and during the pandemic. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine predictors of TCIM use.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Lam CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8248652 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature