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A cross-sectional assessment of knowledge, attitudes and self-perceived effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine among pharmacy and non-pharmacy university students.

Mariam AshrafHamid SaeedZikria SaleemHassaan Anwer RathoreFawad RasoolEman TahirTooba BhattiJaveria KhalidIqra BhattiAyesha Tariq
Published in: BMC complementary and alternative medicine (2019)
In conclusion, despite poor knowledge about CAM, students demonstrated positive attitudes and beliefs regarding CAM. They exhibited better awareness about yoga, spiritual healing/prayer, herbs, and massage. Students also showed willingness to advance their knowledge about CAM and favored its inclusion in the curriculum.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • systematic review
  • high school
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • medical students