Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine despite limited perceived efficacy in patients with rheumatic diseases in Mexico: Cross-sectional study.
Claudia Isabel Caballero-HernándezSusana Aideé González-ChávezAdelfia Urenda-QuezadaGreta Cristina Reyes-CorderoIngris Peláez-BallestasEverardo Álvarez-HernándezCesar Francisco Pacheco TenaPublished in: PloS one (2021)
The use of CAM in our population is highly prevalent and similar to reports in different populations suggesting a widespread use in many different societies. We found high use of herbal remedies; however, there were many different types suggesting a lack of significant effect. Patients continue using CAM despite a perception of no-effectiveness. Recurrent use of CAM is explained by factors other than its efficacy.