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Utilization of Local Healing Practices Among Patients Admitted to a Remote Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern Bhutan: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background and Aims: In Bhutan, patients frequently choose between allopathic health professionals and Traditional Medicine ( Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Eastern Regional Referral Hospital in Mongar from January 1 to December 31, 2021. The study included all hospitalized patients who had consulted a local healer prior to hospital admission, identified through structured admission interviews. Data were gathered via interviewer-administered standardized pro forma to ensure accuracy across all demographics, particularly given educational disparities, and analyzed using SPSS software (version 23). Ethical clearance was obtained from the Research Ethical Board of Health, Ministry of Health, Bhutan. Results: Among 5,041 total admissions during the study period, 8.6% ( Conclusion: Approximately one in twelve admitted patients initially sought care from local healers, delaying formal medical intervention until traditional methods failed. While shaped by community trust and familial influence, this reliance underscores the need to address pre-hospital delays through targeted public health messaging.
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