Community education and health promotion activities of naturopathic practitioners: results of an international cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health promotion and patient education are crucial to improved population health and are also among the core principles that define naturopathy. Yet, the activities of naturopathic practitioners (NPs) with regards to health promotion and community education have not been widely studied.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey of an international convenience sample of NPs was conducted through disseminating a 15-item questionnaire prepared in five languages. Correlates of most frequently mentioned NP activities were studied.

Results

The survey was completed by 813 NPs representing all world regions. Almost all participants (98%) reported at least one health promotion activity. Most reported were information sheets and handouts (92.7%) or social and professio

SUBMITTER: Steel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8630897 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature