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TR DİZİN Özgün Makale Scopus
Evaluation of Health Perceptions and Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy
Genel Tıp Dergisi 2025 Cilt 35 Sayı 2
Scopus Eşleşmesi Bulundu
35
Cilt
293-302
Sayfa
Scopus Yazarları: Ülkü Saygili Düzova, Mursel Duzova, Burak Deli, Fatmanida Karahan, Hamit Basaran
Özet
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of cancer patients receiving Radiotherapy (RT) toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM), their health perceptions, the TCM methods they employ, and the connections between these factors. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted with 82 patients receiving treatment at the Radiation Oncology Clinic of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Attitudes Toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine Scale (CACMAS), and the Perception of Health Scale (PHS). Results: A total of 52.4% of participants reported using TCM methods, with the most commonly used methods being religious practices (87.8%), manipulative approaches (massage and reflexology; 46.4%), phytotherapy (31.7%), meditation (12.2%), hypnosis (4.9%), guided imagery (2.4%), and energy-based approaches (Reiki, bioenergy, and healing energy; 1.2%). Among the participants, 26.8% obtained information from family, 14.7% from TV and social media, 12.2% from healthcare professionals, and 46.3% reported not knowing TCM. The mean CACMAS score was 97.21±30.74, and the mean PHS score was 43.48±9.01. Participants who perceived their economic status as poor had significantly higher CACMAS scores (p<0.05). Although no direct strong correlation was found between the CACMAS and PHS scores, strong positive correlations were observed between the ‘Cognitive Perspective on Complementary Medicine’ subscale and moderate positive correlations with the ‘Dissatisfaction with Modern Medicine’ and ‘Holistic Perspective on Health’ subscales. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the sociodemographic characteristics, disease stages, and economic conditions of cancer patients undergoing RT may influence their use of TCM methods and health perceptions. Among participants, the most frequently preferred methods were religious practices, manipulative approaches, and phytotherapy, with most individuals utilizing these methods based on information obtained from social media, family, and their social circles.
Anahtar Kelimeler (Scopus)
Cancer Health Perception Radiotherapy Traditional and Complementary Medicine

Anahtar Kelimeler

Cancer Health Perception Radiotherapy Traditional and Complementary Medicine

Makale Bilgileri

Dergi Genel Tıp Dergisi
ISSN 2602-3741
Yıl 2025 / 4. ay
Cilt / Sayı 35 / 2
Sayfalar 293 – 302
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Hakemlik Hakemli
Endeks TR DİZİN
Yayın Dili İngilizce
Kapsam Ulusal
Toplam Yazar 5 kişi
Erişim Türü Basılı+Elektronik
Erişim Linki Makaleye Git
Alan Sağlık Bilimleri Temel Alanı Dahili Hastalıklar Hemşireliği

YÖKSİS Yazar Kaydı

Yazar Adı SAYGILI DÜZOVA ÜLKÜ,DELİ BURAK,Karahan Fatma Nida,BAŞARAN HAMİT,DÜZOVA MÜRSEL
YÖKSİS ID 8755719