Affiliation:
1. Gazi Sağlık bilimleri enstitüsü
2. GAZI UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCAM) among adults before and during the pandemic. This study is a cross-sectional research conducted in 9 Family Physician Centers in 3 central districts of Ankara. The minimum sample size was calculated as 360, and 372 adults were reached. In the pre-pandemic period, the number of individuals who heard about TCAM applications was 234 (62.9%), out of which 83 (35.5%) have applied. Individuals over 40 were more likely to have heard of TCAM methods (p
Publisher
Gazi University Health Sciences Institute Journal, Gazi Üniversitesi
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