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KarachiAlthough most Pakistanis opt for the allopathic or “Western” medicines, a large proportion of the population, especially females,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]discount moncler jackets[/url], still prefer homeopathy as their first choice of treatment, a study has revealed.This study was a non-interventional, exploratory, cross-sectional survey conducted using a non-probability convenient sampling technique. The survey was carried out in eight towns of Karachi namely: Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Saddar, North Nazimabad, Gulberg, Shah Faisal, Liaquatabad, SITE and the Clifton Cantonment Board. All patients attending either homeopathic or allopathic clinics or hospitals were selected as target population. A sample size of 200 patients, equally recruited from homeopathic and allopathic clinics/hospital settings was included in the study.The methodData was collected via a pre-tested questionnaire. The questions were designed after an extensive literature search on the topic of homeopathy keeping in view the objectives of the study. The field workers were trained for filling the appropriate responses in the questionnaire. The questionnaire was pilot-tested and all ambiguities were removed before finalisation and administration in the study population. Half of the questionnaires were filled by patients who went to homeopathic doctors for their illnesses,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler on sale[/url], while the rest was filled by those who went to the medical practitioners. Permission was sought from the concerned doctor of the clinic or hospital administration to carry out the study. The respondents were informed verbally about the purpose of the study and participation in the study was taken as their consent. Confidentiality of the data and anonymity of participation was ensured to all respondents of the study who had the right to withdraw at any stage of data collection.The respondentsThe inclusion criteria of the study included all patients of either sex attending homeopathic or allopathic clinics or hospitals. In hospitals, patients attending out-patient department were included. Attendants of the patients and hospital staff were excluded from participating in the study.Out of a total 200 patients, females were in slight majority (53.5 percent) than males (46.5 percent). Among them, 70 percent were married with Muslim predominance. More than half of the total respondents were either housewives or were related to a teaching profession. The mean age of the respondents was 39.33 years with the highest number (33.5 percent) in the age group between 31 to 45 years. The monthly income of patients was between Rs5,000 to 15,000.This was applicable to nearly a quarter of the respondents,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler sale[/url], whereas an equal number either did not wish to disclose or were dependents.The resultsAround 65 percent of the respondents – 129 of them - preferred homeopathy over modern western medicine as their treatment option,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler outlet[/url], the female respondents were more in favour of it. Around 68 percent - 135 of them - admitted to have taken homeopathic treatment in the past with females using it significantly more than males.Participants were specifically asked about their reasons for opting for homeopathy. Out of 135 patients who had had treatment in the past, half of them had homeopathic treatment on advice by others and 24.4% had it as it is preferred in the family. Only 7.4 percent were attracted by advertisements, print media and other media, 8.1 percent gave their reasons as it is economically feasible, 3.7 percent said that they went for homeopathy because of its medication (easy forms), and 6.7 percent had opted because of their fear or avoidance of surgery.A large majority of participants, 41.5 percent,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler outlet[/url],[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler down jackets[/url], preferred homeopathy for diseases of chronic nature, followed by 24.4 percent for GIT, liver and urinary disorders while only 13.3 percent preferred it for any acute illnesses. The rest of the respondents preferred homeopathy for skin, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders and joint pain.The majority of the patients visiting homeopathic clinics in this study comprised of women between 32 and 45 years of age were mostly married housewives. A predominance of females as compared to males was observed going for a homeopathic consultation,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler down jackets[/url],[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler on sale[/url], in many other studies conducted worldwide.Although none of the female respondents in our study specifically identified female-related diseases for homeopathic consultation, many studies have documented the use of homeopathy for a wide range of problems and symptoms that concern women’s reproductive health.Homeopathy explainedHomeopathy is one of the most widely accepted and safe forms of alternative medical treatment practiced worldwide. Homeopathy was introduced by a German doctor Samuel Hahnemann 200 years ago. It is based on “law of similar” described by him as “let likes be cured by likes” and so named it “homeopathy”. His philosophy was minimal doses that can relieve diseases in those who have symptoms similar to those created by strong and potent doses of the drug. Furthermore due to its different laws, every individual is treated as a peculiar case in homeopathy. Over the last many years,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]discount moncler jackets[/url], there is a global proportionate rise of patients using homeopathy. In the US alone, there is a 500 percent increase in overall patients taking homeopathic treatment in a period of seven years,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler sale[/url], while in European countries a considerable increase in the use of homeopathy has been documented. Similarly, studies published in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan have also brought to light the use of complementary and alternative medicine along with western allopathic medicine.Homeopathy was found to be widely used for various illnesses of both acute and chronic nature.However, in Pakistan, there is lack of substantial evidence regarding the beliefs and concepts of homeopathic treatment among the general population.Extract from a study titled ‘Concepts of homeopathy among general population in Karachi, Pakistan’ conducted by Syed Faraz-ul-Hassan Shah and Salman Mansoor of the Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi
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