What are the reasons for choosing traditional medicine over conventional medicine? A qualitative study.

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Medicina tradicional, enfermedad crónica, medicina convencional

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to describe the participants’ reasons for choosing traditional medicine over conventional medicine. Methods: This study uses a qualitative design with a phenomenological study design approach. Data collection was carried out by in-depth interviews with the samples selected via purposive sampling. Result: This study found three themes related to reasons for choosing traditional medicine over conventional medicine, which included doubts about conventional medicine, the factors, and the values of traditional medicine.

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2023-02-19

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Firdaus, E. K. ., Hardiyani, T. ., Dos Santos Silva, J. F. ., & Amir, . H. . (2023). What are the reasons for choosing traditional medicine over conventional medicine? A qualitative study. Gaceta Médica De Caracas, 131(S1). Retrieved from https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/25703

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Vol. 131 No. S1 (2023)

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ARTÍCULOS ORIGINALES

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