Knowledge and practice of the use of traditional eye medication in a semi-urban community

Kayoma, Dumebi H; Ukponmwan, CU

doi:10.4103/1118-8561.215033

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“…Whereas some studies revealed a significant association with higher education [ 7 , 10 ]. But the results do not match, with other studies that reported people with low education are more likely to use traditional medications [ 4 , 9 , 17 ]. These results variations conclude that cultural beliefs are strong indicators of using traditional medications, in addition, the perception that natural products are safe to use [ 4 , 23 ].…”

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“…The prevalence of CAM use for eye care in our study 21.9% was marginally less than the prevalence in rural India (25%) as reported by Gupta et al and in semi-urban communities in south Nigeria (48.7%) [ 15 , 17 ]. Such comparison should be done with caution as our study was held in the Capital; urban area of Saudi Arabia with easy and free access to eye services.…”

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“…Such comparison should be done with caution as our study was held in the Capital; urban area of Saudi Arabia with easy and free access to eye services. The education level of the urban population could also be better than that in rural Saudi Arabia and CAM use was significantly less among educated than less educated [ 4 , 9 , 17 ].…”

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The Proportion of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization Among Saudi Population for Eye Care: Cross-Sectional Study

Al-Salman

AlHussaini

Khandekar

et al. 2021

Cureus

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To estimate the prevalence, determinants and perceived benefit of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use for ophthalmic purposes among the Saudi population. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out in 2019 targeting visitors of King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The survey had 18 questions in Arabic regarding the use of CAM for eye ailments. The magnitude was associated to the demographic and eye-related factors. Results We interviewed 999 participants. The prevalence of CAM usage was 21.9% (95% confidence interval 19.3; 24.5). Castor oil (49.3%), antimony (khohl alethmed) (40.6%), chamomile (19.6%), and green tea leaves (11.4%) were the most common medications used. Other traditional eye treatments included eye vitamins, faith healing (prayer, reciting Quran, Zamzam water), cautery, cupping, and acupuncture. Conclusions One in five Saudi eye patients used CAM. The factors governing this health behavior should be studied to change this practice pattern.

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The Proportion of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization Among Saudi Population for Eye Care: Cross-Sectional Study

Al-Salman

AlHussaini

Khandekar

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“…It has been documented that there is no scientific background to the use of these therapies, and most often it leads to damage to the eye or further loss of vision. Thus they are better described as harmful traditional eye medication (HTEM) [2][3][4]. Traditional Eye Medications are often biologically-based therapies like crude or partially processed organic (plant and animal products) or in-organic (chemical) substances.…”

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“…Another reason why TEM are used is that most orthodox eye care practices are in the urban areas while most of the population reside in rural areas where the practice of TEM is more common. Furthermore there is this belief in the potency of herbal medications, which are also believed to have little or no side effects [4,7]. These beliefs have led to increased patronage of herbal products, concoctions and mixtures which have unknown but highly variable dosages, with attendant serious and often fatal outcomes.…”

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Demographics of Patients Using Harmful/Traditional Eye Medications in Anya Specialist Eye Clinic, Umuahia, South East Nigeria

Anya¹,

Ugo²,

Ijeoma³

et al. 2020

IJOVS

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Background: Traditional eye medication (TEM) is common in Sub-Saharan Africa especially as it is part of the well practiced Traditional Alternate and Complementary Medicine. Despite several observed harmful effects and documented ocular morbidity from TEM, and the fact that the TEMs have no scientific background to their use, they are applied to the eyes as medication. This study is to look at the demographics of the patients with a history of TEM use presenting to a private clinic in South East Nigeria, with a view of targeted health education and promotion. Method: A retrospective review of patients' hospital records, seen in Anya Specialist Eye Clinic, Umuahia Abia State Nigeria, between January 2019 and June 2020 was done. Data from patients' records who self-reported to have used Harmful/Traditional Eye Medications before presentation at the clinic, during the period under consideration were selected, and their social/demographic characteristics extracted. Results: A total of 42 subjects with TEM use were recorded. There were 27 males (64.3%) and 15 females (35.7%) with age range from 0 to 70 years. Their educational levels were; no formal education (26.1%), primary (24%), secondary (28.5%) and tertiary (21.5%). More than 57% of the subjects were peasant farmers or unemployed, while 24%, 4.7%, 4.7% and 2.4% were traders, students, retired civil servants and teachers respectively. Conclusion: Farmers and unemployed subjects were more likely to use harmful TEM than other occupations. Surprisingly educational level did not significantly influence the rate of use of TEM.The assumption that individuals with higher educational status have a lower risk of TEM use may be erroneous. There should be an increase in awareness of the dangers of TEM use to the general public.

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Traditional eye medicine practice and its determinant factors among ophthalmic patients in the West Bank

Atawi,

Ayed,

Batran

2024

Journal of Public Health Research

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Background: Traditional eye medicine (TEM) is becoming more widely used across the world. Depending on the drugs used, TEM usage can be considered harmful or innocuous. The therapy may induce infection or irreparable blindness in the already injured eye. The aim of the study was to determine the proportion of traditional eye medicine practices and associated factors among adult ophthalmic patients attending ophthalmic clinics in the governmental hospitals in the West Bank. Design and methods: A cross-sectional study conducted on 300 patients. The data was collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Results: The results of the study revealed that 65.7% of people use TEM. The most common symptoms that necessitated the use of traditional eye practice were inflammatory symptoms of the eye (49.2%), blurred vision (15.7%), and allergic conjunctivitis (10.7%). The most common TEM used was tea (34.0%), followed by herbal products (25.4%) and vegetable slices (potato, cucumber, and onion) (14.7%). The most traditional eye treatment was the topical route (92.9%). The majority of prescribers of traditional eye practice were traditional healers (48.7%). Furthermore, the current study found that occupation and the income were predictors of using traditional eye practice among ophthalmic patients attending ophthalmic clinics in selected West Bank hospitals. Conclusion: The proportion of traditional eye medicine practice was high among ophthalmic patients in the West Bank. The predictors of using traditional eye treatment were occupation and the income. The most common TEM used was tea, followed by herbal products and vegetable slices (potato, cucumber, and onion).

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Knowledge and practice of the use of traditional eye medication in a semi-urban community

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The Proportion of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization Among Saudi Population for Eye Care: Cross-Sectional Study

The Proportion of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization Among Saudi Population for Eye Care: Cross-Sectional Study

Demographics of Patients Using Harmful/Traditional Eye Medications in Anya Specialist Eye Clinic, Umuahia, South East Nigeria

Traditional eye medicine practice and its determinant factors among ophthalmic patients in the West Bank

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