Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine despite limited perceived efficacy in patients with rheumatic diseases in Mexico: Cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is frequently used by patients with rheumatic diseases (RD) to improve their symptoms; however, its diversity and availability have increased notably while scientific support for its effectiveness and adverse effects is still scarce.

Objective

To describe the prevalence and diversity of CAM in patients with RD in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 500 patients with RD who were interviewed about the use of CAM to treat their disease. The interview included sociodemographic aspects, characteristics of the disease, as well as a description of CAM use, including type, frequency of use, perception of the benefit, communication with the rheumatologist, among others.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Caballero-Hernandez CI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8478211 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature