ArticleSao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina2009
Prevalence of the use of homeopathy by the population of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Self-Reported Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among the Health Care Consumers at a Tertiary Care Center in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.Annals of medical and health sciences research · 2013Article
- Management of influenza-like illness by homeopathic and allopathic general practitioners in France during the 2009-2010 influenza season.Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2013Article
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Abstract
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objectiveHomeopathy is a therapeutic system that uses small doses of substances to stimulate autoregulatory and self-healing processes. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of the use of homeopathy by the population of Montes Claros, Brazil, and the socioeconomic profile of users. DESIGN AND
settingProbabilistic cross-sectional study with cluster sampling, in the city of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais.
methodsThis study was conducted by applying semi-structured questionnaires. The sample was composed of 3,080 people. For the statistical analysis, Student's t test and the chi-square test were used. The statistical significance level used was P < 0.05.
resultsWe interviewed 3,090 people. The prevalence of the use of homeopathy was 2.4%. The factors associated with its use were female gender, schooling and income. The main reason that led to seeking homeopathy was "Conventional treatment did not have any effect". For 70.2% of the users, the cost of the treatment was considered reasonable or cheap. About 73% were satisfied or very satisfied with the treatment received through homeopathy.
conclusionsThe prevalence of the use of homeopathy found here was less than that reported in other countries. People with higher income and schooling levels used homeopathy more frequently. There was higher prevalence among women. Most users declared themselves satisfied with the treatment received.
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