The use of complementary and alternative medicine among hypertensive and type 2 diabetic patients in Western Jamaica: A mixed methods study.

Omolade AdeniyiLaTimberly WashingtonChristina J GlennSarah G FranklinAnniecia ScottMaung AungSoumya J NiranjanPauline E Jolly

Published in: PloS one (2021)

This study provides useful insights into perceptions and use of alternative treatments by patients that can be used by healthcare providers in developing appropriate interventions to encourage proper use of prescription medicines and alternative medicines resulting in improved management of these chronic diseases.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
blood pressure
primary care
prognostic factors
south africa
patient reported outcomes
health information