A public survey of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine use during the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong
| العنوان: | A public survey of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine use during the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong |
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| المؤلفون: | Chun Sing Lam, H. K. Koon, Vincent C.H. Chung, Yin Ting Cheung |
| المصدر: | PLoS ONE, Vol 16, Iss 7, p e0253890 (2021) PLoS ONE |
| بيانات النشر: | Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021. |
| سنة النشر: | 2021 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Complementary Therapies, Male, Viral Diseases, Pulmonology, Cross-sectional study, Epidemiology, Logistic regression, Geographical locations, 0302 clinical medicine, Medical Conditions, Pandemic, Medicine and Health Sciences, Medicine, 030212 general & internal medicine, Medicine, Chinese Traditional, education.field_of_study, Multidisciplinary, Organic Compounds, Vitamins, Middle Aged, Chemistry, Infectious Diseases, Physical Sciences, Hong Kong, Female, Integrative medicine, Research Article, Adult, Asia, Adolescent, Herbal Medicine, Science, Population, 03 medical and health sciences, Respiratory Disorders, Young Adult, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Environmental health, Humans, education, Pandemics, Nutrition, Integrative Medicine, business.industry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Compounds, Biology and Life Sciences, COVID-19, Covid 19, Odds ratio, Educational attainment, Diet, Risk perception, Cross-Sectional Studies, Medical Risk Factors, Respiratory Infections, Dietary Supplements, People and places, business, 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| الوصف: | 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 In total, 632 responses (completion rate = 88.1%) were analyzed. TCIM was used by 44.0% of respondents during the pandemic. The most popular forms of TCIM were vitamins or other dietary supplements (n = 160, 25.3%) and Chinese herbal medicine (n = 122, 19.3%) during the pandemic. The most frequently reported indication was strengthening the immune system, especially for vitamins or other dietary supplements (n = 142/160, 88.8%). Respondents who reported using TCIM were more likely to be female (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.82, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.29–2.59), had higher education attainment (aOR = 2.21, 95% CI = 1.39–3.59), and older-aged (age >55 years: aOR = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.04–3.02). Respondents who resided in districts with moderate to high number of confirmed COVID-19 cases (aOR = 1.60, 95% CI = 1.07–2.42) and had a higher level of risk perception (aOR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.07) were also more likely to use TCIM. Conclusion TCIM was used commonly in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccination and social distancing remain the mainstay of controlling the pandemic, professional bodies should proactively consider public preferences and provide information regarding the effectiveness and safety of TCIM for COVID-19 prevention and treatment. |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 1932-6203 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::e3acbd8c50e27e947ccde11d5961b64a https://doaj.org/article/0be05807ae06422eada1ea4d41d75c2d |
| حقوق: | OPEN |
| رقم الأكسشن: | edsair.doi.dedup.....e3acbd8c50e27e947ccde11d5961b64a |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 19326203 |
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