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Prevalence and predictors of traditional medicine use among persons with diabetes in Africa: a systematic review.
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- Traditional diets and cultural beliefs affecting diabetes prevention and control in Africa.Journal of public health research · 2026Review
- Use of traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolaemia measured in 71 surveys.Bulletin of the World Health Organization · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of diabetes self-management education interventions on glycemic control in persons with diabetes in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Review
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- Traditional medicine use and associated factors in chronic patients in Jamalpur, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Barriers and facilitators of primary care management of type II diabetes mellitus in the West African sub-region: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Prevalence and associated factors of herbal medicine use among patients living with chronic disease in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Metabolism open · 2024Article
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Abstract
The utilization of traditional medicine (TM) is prevalent among the general population in Africa; however, its use among individuals with diabetes in the region remains underdocumented. This review aimed to synthesize the available literature to identify the prevalence and predictors of TM use among persons with diabetes in Africa. A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and AMED, covering studies published from 2000 to April 2023. Of 1560 records identified, 24 articles met the inclusion criteria. The prevalence of TM use varied significantly, ranging from 12.4% to 77.1%, with a median prevalence of 50%. TM was commonly used concurrently with conventional medicine (CM) (35.4-88.4%), with a majority (63.8-91.3%) not disclosing TM use to healthcare providers. Female gender, long diabetes duration, use of oral antiglycaemic medication and family history of diabetes emerged as the most common factors that predicted the use of TM. This review highlights the widespread use of TM among individuals with diabetes in Africa, often in conjunction with CM. The high prevalence of undisclosed TM use emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare providers to actively inquire about TM use during clinical consultations to address potential herb-drug interactions and adverse effects.
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