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Association Between Complementary and Alternative Medicine use and Quality of Life of hypertensive patients attending the General Outpatient Department of Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.


Research Article, 2024, Volume-1, Issue-2, Page 1-32





  1. Dr. Falmata Lawan Gana, Scholar, Fellowship in Internal Medicine, Ramnath Prasad Institute of Higher Education Foundation East Champaran (Bihar)

  2. Dr Sumit Kumar Vishwakarma. Assistant Professor, General Medicine, Ramnath Prasad Institute of Higher Education Foundation

  3. Dr Akin Moses, Consultant Family Physician National Hospital Abuja,

  4. Dr Adamu Onu, Consultant Physician and Medical Director Garki Hospital, Abuja.


Corresponding Author:

Dr Falmata Lawan Gana


Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigated the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among hypertensive patients and its association with health-related quality of life (QOL). Conducted at Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, from June to August 2024, the study included 153 hypertensive patients, with 53.6% (82) reporting CAM use. Results indicated that male sex (OR = 4.12, CI = 2.05 - 8.31) and longer duration of hypertension (OR = 1.08, CI = 1.01 - 1.15) were significantly associated with CAM use. Notably, patients using CAM demonstrated significantly lower mean QOL scores across all four WHOQOL-BREF domains compared to non-CAM users, being 90% less likely to have a high QOL (OR = 0.10, CI= 0.03-0.39). Other factors influencing QOL included sex, age, education level, and blood pressure control. The study concludes that a substantial number of hypertensive patients utilize CAM, with male patients and those with a longer history of hypertension being more prone to this practice. Given the observed lower QOL among CAM users, the findings underscore the importance of physicians being aware of CAM use, understanding the underlying reasons, and counseling patients on potential risks and interactions

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