Perception of Complementary Medicine and Treatment Adherence as Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Individuals with Chronic Conditions in Mexico
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Published:2024-06-19
Issue:2
Volume:14
Page:1517-1527
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ISSN:2039-4403
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Container-title:Nursing Reports
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Nursing Reports
Author:
Casco-Gallardo Karina Isabel1ORCID, Torres-Soto Nissa Yaing2, Orozco-González Claudia Nelly3, Pérez-Briones Nancy Griselda4, Guerrero-Solano José Antonio1ORCID, Maldonado-Muñiz Gabriela1ORCID, Trejo-García Claudia Atala1, López-Nolasco Benjamín1
Affiliation:
1. Graduate School of Tlahuelilpan, Academic Area of Nursing, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Tlahuelilpan 42780, Mexico 2. Department of Medical Sciences, Division of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Quintana Roo State, Chetumal 77039, Mexico 3. School of Nursing, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Toluca 50180, Mexico 4. “Dr. Santiago Valdés Galindo” School of Nursing, Autonomous University of Coahuila, Saltillo 25160, Mexico
Abstract
Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), arterial hypertension (HTN), and obesity are significant global health challenges, contributing to millions of premature deaths. In Mexico, these pose major challenges due to limited access to healthcare and inadequate primary care quality. Complementary medicine presents itself as an adjuvant in this context, offering minimally invasive techniques to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. However, effective treatment adherence is crucial for positive outcomes, influenced by self-efficacy, resulting in persistently low adherence rates—a pressing public health concern. This observational study aimed to explore how perceptions of complementary medicine and treatment adherence predict self-efficacy among individuals with chronic diseases in Mexico. Data were collected from 113 participants with chronic conditions, including T2DM, HTN, and obesity. Participants completed surveys assessing perception of complementary medicine, treatment adherence, and self-efficacy. Statistical analyses, including correlations and regression, were conducted to examine the relationships between variables. The study revealed significant correlations between the perception of complementary medicine, treatment adherence, and self-efficacy. Treatment adherence was positively associated with self-efficacy, while perception of holistic medicine was negatively correlated with self-efficacy. Perception of complementary medicine and adherence to treatment were found to predict 41.9% (p = 0.001) self-efficacy. These findings underscore the potential of complementary therapies in enhancing self-efficacy levels, and highlight the importance of holistic healthcare approaches in managing chronic conditions. Further research is needed to better understand these relationships and their implications for healthcare outcomes in Mexico and beyond.
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