Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine use in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Background The WHO estimates that a considerable number of people in Sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) rely on traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) to meet …
Africa (SSA) rely on traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) to meet …
Disclosure of complementary medicine use to medical providers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Concomitant complementary medicine (CM) and conventional medicine use is frequent and
carries potential risks. Yet, CM users frequently neglect to disclose CM use to medical …
carries potential risks. Yet, CM users frequently neglect to disclose CM use to medical …
[HTML][HTML] Utilization of complementary and alternative medicine for the prevention of COVID-19 infection in Ghana: A national cross-sectional online survey
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is widespread and has played critical
roles in preventing infections, including previous coronaviruses. This study sought to …
roles in preventing infections, including previous coronaviruses. This study sought to …
'We are nothing without herbs': a story of herbal remedies use during pregnancy in rural Ghana
Background Herbal medicine has become the panacea for many rural pregnant women in
Ghana despite the modern western antenatal care which has developed in most parts of the …
Ghana despite the modern western antenatal care which has developed in most parts of the …
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants from Ghana; confirmation of ethnobotanical uses, and review of biological and toxicological studies on medicinal plants used …
The majority of human populations in developing countries rely on traditional medicines but
the practice of traditional medicine is not the same across the world. In this study, the authors …
the practice of traditional medicine is not the same across the world. In this study, the authors …
Herbal medicine use during breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study among mothers visiting public health facilities in the Western area of Sierra Leone
Background The use of medications, including herbal medicines during breastfeeding is
always a concern among women. Currently, there is no published evidence on whether …
always a concern among women. Currently, there is no published evidence on whether …
Do health beliefs explain traditional medical therapies utilisation? Evidence from Ghana
Although the direct impact of health beliefs on unconventional medical therapies
consumption are well documented, the previous empirical findings of the relationship have …
consumption are well documented, the previous empirical findings of the relationship have …
Ageing, health and health-seeking behaviour in Ghana
RM GYASI - 2018 - commons.ln.edu.hk
Rapid ageing of populations globally following reductions in fertility and mortality rates has
become one of the most significant demographic features in recent decades. As a low-and …
become one of the most significant demographic features in recent decades. As a low-and …
Pulled in or pushed out? Understanding the complexities of motivation for alternative therapies use in Ghana
The impact of strong cultural beliefs on specific reasons for traditional medicine (TRM) use
among individuals and populations has long been advanced in health care and spatio …
among individuals and populations has long been advanced in health care and spatio …
Integration for coexistence? Implementation of intercultural health care policy in Ghana from the perspective of service users and providers
Objective In spite of the World Health Organization's recommendations over the past
decades, Ghana features pluralistic rather than truly integrated medical system. Policies …
decades, Ghana features pluralistic rather than truly integrated medical system. Policies …