The Use of Complementary Medicine During Childbearing Years
A Multi-Country Study of Women From the Middle East
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15736797 |
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| Authors | Diana Arabiat (0000-0003-2325-0398, University of Jordan, corresponding author), Lisa Whitehead (0000-0002-6395-0279, Edith Cowan University), Samia Gaballah (0000-0002-4756-2241, Suez Canal University), Nazi Nejat (0000-0002-7225-5438, Arak University of Medical Sciences), Ebtehal Galal Fathy (0000-0002-9752-7903, Suez Canal University), Ebtehal Galal (Nursing College, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt), Eman Abu Sabbah (0000-0002-2853-0244, University of Jordan), Eman Abu Sabah (University of Jordan), Nazek Smadi (Al-Balqa Applied University), Inas Saadeh (Jordan Hospital), Randa Khlaif (Alsebai Health Institute, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Qualitative Nursing Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2333-3936 • E-ISSN: 2333-3936 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/23333936211042616 |
| OpenAlex | W4206982610 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
The prevalence of self-prescribed complementary medicine (CM) use is an area of concern across the Middle East. We conducted a descriptive qualitative study to describe women’s use of CM during their childbearing years in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iran. The study conducted using face to face audio-recorded interviews with 70 participants. Our findings showed that women used several herbal plants to ease pain and discomfort during menstruation and/or during pregnancy and in postpartum care. Acupuncture, meditation, and massage were less likely to be used by women. The impact of CM was often described in relation to perceived usefulness and safety of herbs. Cultural beliefs and roles of women contributed to the use of herbs among women. Given the high use of herbal medicine, there is a need for discussion about the potential of adverse effects of some plants or their metabolites following self-medication during the childbearing years
Ancient history · Archaeology · Family medicine · Middle East · Sociology · Traditional medicine · Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies · Demography · History · Infant Health and Development · Medicine · Menstrual Health and Disorders
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