Utilization and Impact of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Symptomatic Autoimmune Hepatitis Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use has become increasingly common. It is also prevalent in patients with chronic liver disease, but the scope, depth, and safety of use is not well known.

Aims

This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and patterns of CAM use in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) patients.

Methods

Electronic invitation to complete a 22 item CAM-specific questionnaire was posted weekly to well-established AIH Facebook communities (combined membership of 4700 individuals) during a 6-week study period. Age ≥ 18 years and AIH diagnosis made by a treating physician were the eligibility criteria.

Results

The prevalence of ever CAM use among participants was 56.4%, and nearly 42% used CAM after AIH diagnosis. Among those reporting CAM

SUBMITTER: Gelow K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9236966 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature