Herbal use among pregnant mothers in Ilorin, Kwra State, Nigeria

Ologe, M.; Aboyeji, Abiodun P.; Ijaiya, Munirdeen A; Adesina, KT; Adewara, AA; Olarinoye, J K

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“…This study reveals that there are several local treatments for eclampsia among community members in Ogun state. The use of traditional medicine during pregnancy has been documented elsewhere [ 19 ]. The desire to have personal control over their health, dissatisfaction with conventional treatments, and concerns about the side effects of medications explain in part the use of herbal remedies during pregnancy [ 20 ].…”

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Community perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Ogun State, Nigeria: a qualitative study

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BackgroundPre-eclampsia is a complication of pregnancy responsible for high rates of morbidity and mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. When undetected or poorly managed, it may progress to eclampsia which further worsens the prognosis. While most studies examining pre-eclampsia have used a bio-medical model, this study recognizes the role of the socio-cultural environment, in order to understand perceptions of pre-eclampsia within the community.MethodsThe study was conducted in Ogun State, Nigeria in 2011–2012. Data were obtained through twenty-eight focus group discussions; seven with pregnant women (N = 80), eight with new mothers (N = 95), three with male decision-makers (N = 35), six with community leaders (N = 68), and three with traditional birth attendants (N = 36). Interviews were also conducted with the heads of the local traditional birth attendants (N = 4) and with community leaders (N = 5). Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed in NVivo 10 software.ResultsThere was no terminology reportedly used for pre-eclampsia in the native language - Yoruba; however, hypertension has several terms independent of pregnancy status. Generally, ‘gìrì âlábôyún’ describes seizures specific to pregnancy. The cause of hypertension in pregnancy was thought to be due to depressive thoughts as a result of marital conflict and financial worries, while seizures in pregnancy were perceived to result from prolonged exposure to cold. There seemed to be no traditional treatment for hypertension. However for seizures the use of herbs, concoctions, incisions, and topical application of black soap were widespread.ConclusionThis study illustrates that knowledge of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are limited amongst communities of Ogun State, Nigeria. Findings reveal that pre-eclampsia was perceived as a stress-induced condition, while eclampsia was perceived as a product of prolonged exposure to cold. Thus, heat-related local medicines and herbal concoctions were the treatment options. Perceptions anchored on cultural values and lack of adequate and focused public health awareness is a major constraint to knowledge of the aetiology and treatment of the conditions. A holistic approach is recommended for sensitization at the community level and the need to change the community perceptions of pre-eclampsia remains a challenge.Trial RegistrationNCT01911494.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12978-016-0134-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Community perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Ogun State, Nigeria: a qualitative study

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“…The study recorded participants from all the geopolitical zones of Nigeria, this was due to the location of the study, Lagos which is a cosmopolitan city and its richness in diversity of ethnic groups. The observed significant association between the ethnic groups and their perception about herbal remedies pointed out the Yoruba ethnic group among the pregnant women with the highest positive perception about herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria and this correlates with the study of Ologe et al, (2008) carried out in Ilorin Kwara State, where it was reported that the Yoruba tribe have always demonstrated high use of herbal drugs and use of kolanut by pregnant women in Ilorin and the reason for the use of herbal drugs was for the treatment of fever and for the prevention of fever during pregnancy (Ologe et al, 2008). The use of herbs for malaria is a long standing practice in Nigeria, especially among the Yoruba tribe (Idowu et al, 2006).…”

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“…It is also of concern that herbal drugs could be prescribed by healthcare provider inspite of numerous orthodox formulated anti-malaria that are readily available in the country (Ologe et al, 2008). Therefore, knowledge of its use might continue to be passed down from generation to generations.…”

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Parasitologic Investigation of Malaria in Pregnant Women and the Use of Herbal Remedies in lagos West Senatorial District

Babatunde

Bamidele

Miracle

2017

Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, E. Medical En

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Journal of Medical Entomology and Parasitology is one of the series issued quarterly by the Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. It is an important specialist journal covering the latest advances in that subject. It publishes original research and review papers on all aspects of basic and applied medical entomology, parasitology and host-parasite relationships, including the latest discoveries in parasite biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, ecology and epidemiology in the content of the biological, medical entomology and veterinary sciences. In addition to that, the journal promotes research on the impact of living organisms on their environment with emphasis on subjects such a resource, depletion, pollution, biodiversity, ecosystem…..etc. www.eajbs.eg.net Provided for non-commercial research and education use. Not for reproduction, distribution or commercial use.

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“…An average of 48.4% (range = 12-90.3%) of pregnant women were reported to use a TCAM product during pregnancy. When large-sample-sized (Addo, 2008;Duru et al, 2016;Fakeye et al, 2009;Olusanya et al, 2011;Tamuno et al, 2010) and small-sample-sized (Bayisa et al, 2014;Laelago et al, 2016;Malan and Neuba, 2011;Mekuria et al, 2017;Mothupi, 2014;Mureyi et al, 2012;Nergard et al, 2015;Nyeko et al, 2016;Ologe et al, 2008) studies are compared, this rate is consistent. As regards TCAM practitioner service utilization during pregnancy, there is a paucity of literature with only one Zambian (Banda et al, 2007) and Nigerian (Ebuehi and Akintujoye, 2012) study recording the fraction of women seeking the service of a traditional medicine practitioner during their pregnancy (Zambia: 21%; Nigerian: 44.6%).…”

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Maximizing Benefits of Traditional and Alternative Medicine in a Modern Era of Pharmacotherapy

Mayoka¹,

Cheuka²

2023

AFJPS

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Pharmacological benefits of herbal interventions are incontestable and there is widespread use of traditional and alternative medicine across disease conditions and socioeconomic status, on the African continent. While the efficacy of some treatments has been documented, there is a general dearth of information on quality control, potential for drug-drug, and drug-herb interactions. Generating and archiving this information is critical in providing empirical evidence to promote the use of traditional medicine in the modern era of pharmacotherapy. In this review, we provide a historical account of traditional, alternative, and complementary medicine with a focus on Africa. Case studies of clinical use of example products are presented. In addition, we share suggestions towards strengthening and safeguarding the practice of traditional medicine, including evaluating the risk of interactions with conventional drugs, implementation of standardization and quality control measures, to minimize undesirable effects and optimize benefits.

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Herbal use among pregnant mothers in Ilorin, Kwra State, Nigeria

Cited by 10 publications

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Community perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Ogun State, Nigeria: a qualitative study

Community perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Ogun State, Nigeria: a qualitative study

Parasitologic Investigation of Malaria in Pregnant Women and the Use of Herbal Remedies in lagos West Senatorial District

Maximizing Benefits of Traditional and Alternative Medicine in a Modern Era of Pharmacotherapy

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