1 Article by Samia Gaballah
The Use of Complementary Medicine During Childbearing Years: A Multi-Country Study of Women From the Middle East
Global Qualitative Nursing Research – January 10, 2022
Summary
Many women in the Middle East turn to herbal remedies for relief during menstruation and pregnancy. A study involving 70 participants from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Iran revealed that while herbs are widely embraced for their perceived safety and effectiveness, less common practices like acupuncture and meditation were rarely utilized. Cultural beliefs significantly influence this reliance on herbal medicine, highlighting both its popularity and the need for awareness regarding potential risks associated with self-medication.
Abstract
The prevalence of self-prescribed complementary medicine (CM) use is an area of concern across the Middle East. We conducted a descriptive qualitat...