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September 15-16, 2017 | Dallas, USA
International Conference on
VITAMINS, NUTRIGENOMICS & MALNUTRITION
Insights Nutr Metab 2017
Volume 1 Issue 1
Statement of the Problem:
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
are increasingly using herbal remedies due to difficulty in adhering to
the therapeutic regimens. However, research on herbal medicine use by
patients with diabetes mellitus is scarce in Ethiopia. The aim of the present
study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of herbal medicine
use among type 2 diabetes patients attending the diabetes illness follow-up
care clinic of University of Gondar Referral and Teaching Hospital (UOGRTH),
Ethiopia.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation:
A hospital-based cross sectional
study was conducted on 387 T2DM patients attending the diabetes illness
follow-up care clinic of UOGRTH from October 1 to November 30, 2016.
An interviewer-administered questionnaire about the socio-demographic,
disease characteristics as well as herbal medicine use was filled by the
respondents. Descriptive statistics, univariate and multivariate logistic
regression tools were performed to determine prevalence and correlates of
herbal medicine use. Findings: From 387 respondents, 62% were reported
to be herbal medicine users. The most common herbal preparations
used were Garlic (Allium sativum L.) (41.7%), Giesilla (Caylusea abyssinica
(fresen.) (39.6%), Tinjute (Otostegia integrifolia Benth) (27.2%), and Kosso
(Hagenia Abyssinicaa) (26.9%). Majority of herbal medicine users (87.1%)
had not consulted their doctors about their herbal medicine use. Higher
educational status, a family history of DM, duration of T2DM and presence
of DM complications were found to be strong predictors of herbal medicine
use.
Conclusion & Significance:
The present study revealed a high rate of herbal
medicine use along with a very low rate of disclosure to the health care
providers. Patients mainly depend on families and friends as a source
of information about herbal medicines. From the stand point of high
prevalence and low disclosure rate, health care providers should often
consult patients regarding herbal medicine use.
Speaker Biography
Agnes George is in helping with the Education of individuals on the prevention of Type
2 Diabetes. Agnes’s passion is improving the health of individuals and wellbeing, by
enabling them to live a healthy lifestyle. Agnes is the founder and CEO of Mind & Body
Healthy Lifestyle Company; an Author, International Speaker, Transformation Coach
on Diabetes Awareness; Agnes lectures on the subject at Teaching Hospitals, Schools,
University, Institutions and Conferences. Agnes Coaching Clients Group are Corporate,
busy professionals age > 40 years, gets successful Coaching results, with very good
feedback from her clients. Agnes Speaks Internationally on Diabetes Awareness to help
educate one to many and add value to people’s lives, has specially dedicated her life
to the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes which is something that is closest to her heart, by
speaking Internationally.
e:
daniel.asfaw05@gmail.comPrevalence and correlates of complementary and alternative medicine use among type 2 diabetic
patients in teaching hospital in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Daniel A Erku
University of Gondar, Ethiopia