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Evaluation of clinical characters and use of alternative medicines in the management of headache and predictors of treatment satisfaction among Saudi adults - A community-based study in Saudi Arabia.
Alghamdi, Alya; Eidhah Alsufyani, Mashael; Ali Alwadei, Falah; Abdullah Alshehri, Hussam; Samarkandi, Osama; Syed, Wajid.
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  • Alghamdi A; Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Eidhah Alsufyani M; Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ali Alwadei F; Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Abdullah Alshehri H; King Saud University, Assistant Director of Administration at the College of Nursing, Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.
  • Samarkandi O; Department of Basic Science, Prince Sultan College for Emergency Medical Services, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
  • Syed W; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Prev Med Rep ; 43: 102787, 2024 Jul.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38975282
ABSTRACT
Background and

objective:

The use of alternative medicine (AM) is rising globally. Hence this study aimed to assess the Use of and Satisfaction with Alternative Medicine in the management of headache and Related Factors in Individuals, living in Saudi Arabia.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to December 2023 using an online questionnaire in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The data was collected using a series, of prevalidated questionnaires aimed to assess the utilization and satisfaction of AM for the headache. Convenience sampling was applied for data collection.

Results:

A response rate of 93.1 % (n = 550) was obtained. Among the respondents, 78.7 % reported having headaches, while 69.2 % had a history of using AMs for headaches. However, among the users of AMs, 65.9 % of them were satisfied with the results of AMs, of those who were satisfied, 33.7 % said that AMs helped to prevent headache attacks, and 53.8 % reported that AMs use reduced pain intensity. The regression results demonstrated that there was a significant relationship between the satisfaction of AM for the headache and age (p < 0.004), and Active in sports (p < 0.019) and severity of the headache pain (p < 0.081).

Conclusion:

The findings reported that relatively high prevalence of AMs used to manage headaches, while 65.9% of the users were satisfied with the outcomes, the satisfaction was found to have a significant relationship with age, activity in sports and severity of pain. To avoid negative effects of AM, it is recommended to use under the qualified healthcare professionals.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Prev Med Rep Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Prev Med Rep Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos