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Keten Edis E, Bal S, Koç E. Complementary, supportive and traditional practice experiences of infertile women in Türkiye: a qualitative study. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:302. [PMID: 39143567 PMCID: PMC11323381 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04604-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In many societies, infertile couples use traditional practices. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the complementary, supportive and traditional (CST) practices used by infertile women and their attitudes toward these practices. METHODS In this qualitative study, data were collected through individual interviews using a semi-structured form in December 2021. A total of 25 infertile women who applied to the in-vitro fertilization center of a hospital in Türkiye participated in the study. The findings were evaluated by thematic analysis. RESULTS The ages of the participants ranged from 25 to 49 years. Three main themes were obtained by the data analysis; "Reasons for using CST practices," "Complementary, supportive and traditional practices used" and "Opinions on the effect of CST practices." CONCLUSION Women resorted to complementary and supportive practices for economic reasons, seeking hope, and environmental pressure. Various herbal cures, dietary practices, and religious methods such as praying and prayer amulets, hacamat (cupping), leeches, and various bodily applications were identified as methods commonly used by women. Women were using these methods with the recommendations of people who are not health professionals. It is important to determine the beneficial methods and increase women's awareness of harmful practices. Additionally, although women use many methods for infertility treatment, it should also be noted that infertility is not a female-only problem. Consequently, childless women should be empowered with healthy coping skills.
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- Elif Keten Edis
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Amasya University, Amasya, Türkiye.
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- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Türkiye
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- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Türkiye
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Fasanghari M, Keramat A, Tansaz M, Moini A, Chaman R. Effect of alternative and complementary medicine on male infertility: An umbrella review. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e2118. [PMID: 38915352 PMCID: PMC11194475 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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Background and Aims There is increasing interest worldwide in using alternative and complementary approaches for treating male infertility. This interest has spawned a multitude of published systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The aim of this Umbrella review was to consolidate the available evidence regarding the effect of complementary and alternative medicine on male infertility to inform clinical decision-making processes. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted to identify systematic reviews and meta-analyses pertaining to the effects of complementary and alternative medicine on male infertility. This search encompassed various databases including MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Proquest, Google Scholar, SID, EMBASE, Magiran, Cochrane Library, Iranmedex, ScienceDirect, SAGE. Subsequently, two researchers independently extracted the data from the selected meta-analyses and systematic reviews, and evaluated their methodological quality using the assessment of multiple systematic reviews 2 (AMSTAR2). Results This analysis encompassed 11 studies, with four originating from Iran, two from Korea and five from China. The results regarding the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine are controversial, indicating a need for further research. The methodological quality of the systematic reviews and meta-analyses appraised by AMSTAR 2 was rated as low or critically low. This assessment is attributed to inadequate examination of publication biases in the reviews and a lack of discussion regarding the effect of risk of bias. Conclusion The existing evidence regarding the effectiveness of alternative and complementary medicine in addressing male infertility is limited. Furthermore, the overall methodological quality of the published systematic reviews and meta-analyses may have been underestimated as the use of AMSTAR2 appears to be a more precise appraisal instrument compared to its predecessor.
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- Maryam Fasanghari
- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and MidwiferyShahroud University of Medical SciencesShahroudIran
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- Center for Health Related Social and Behavioral Sciences ResearchShahroud University of Medical SciencesShahroudIran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional MedicineShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Arash Women's HospitalTehran University of Medical SciencesTeranIran
- Breast Disease Research Center (BDRC)Tehran University of Medical SciencesTeranIran
- Department of Endocrinology & Female Infertility at ReproductionBiomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproduction ACERTehranIran
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of MedicineShahroud University of Medical SciencesShahroudIran
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Duran S, Can Öz Y. The Association Between Spirituality and Hope Among Turkish Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2023; 62:764-777. [PMID: 36409430 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01689-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of spirituality on the levels of hope in women undergoing infertility treatment. This cross-sectional study was completed with the participation of 150 women undergoing IVF treatment at a university hospital in Kocaeli. In this study the women's spiritual well-being levels were high, and their hope levels were above the average score. Significant correlations were found between hope, spirituality, educational status, and age. Since attempts to boost hope will increase the chance of success in treatment, it is thought that factors affecting the level of hope should be determined and addressed. It is also thought that health professionals can apply hope therapy to women and take initiatives to provide spiritual support.
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- Songul Duran
- Health Services Vocational College, Care of Elderly Program, Izmir Demokrasi University, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kocaeli University, Izmir, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Dehghan M, Hoseini FS, Mohammadi Akbarabadi F, Fooladi Z, Zakeri MA. Quality of life in terminally ill cancer patients: what is the role of using complementary and alternative medicines? Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:9421-9432. [PMID: 35915340 PMCID: PMC9342945 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07301-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Cancer is the world's second greatest cause of mortality and a leading cause of death in both developed and developing countries. Patients employ a number of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods to deal with the problems and difficulties of cancer, which can have an impact on their quality of life (QOL). The aim of the present study was to assess the correlation between QOL and the use of different CAM methods in terminally ill cancer patients. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. In southern Iran, 238 individuals with advanced cancer were studied in oncology centers and doctors' offices. During the months of January to August 2021, patients were selected using convenience sampling. A demographic information questionnaire, the EORTC core quality of life questionnaire, and the CAM questionnaire were used to collect data. RESULTS The results showed that terminally ill cancer patients had a good quality of life. Last year, 85.7% of participants used at least one kind of CAM. Furthermore, 45.4% of participants used only one form of CAM, 30.3% used two types of CAM, 6.7% used three types of CAM, and 3.4% used four to five types of CAM. When all CAM users were compared to non-CAM users, CAM users had significantly higher social QOL and overall quality of life. Two subscales of QOL symptoms and function were correlated with cancer history, income, and use of CAMs, and the scores of QOL symptoms and function were greater in CAM users compared to non-CAM users. Among all the study variables, only the usage of CAM was correlated to overall QOL among terminally ill cancer patients. CONCLUSION The current study found that using CAM could affect different aspects of QOL in terminally ill cancer patients. As a result, it is feasible that using CAM could help these people enhance their health and QOL.
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- Mahlagha Dehghan
- Department of Critical Care Nursing, Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Shi YQ, Wang Y, Zhu XT, Yin RY, Ma YF, Han H, Han YH, Zhang YH. The Application of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Infertility. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:5076306. [PMID: 36248406 PMCID: PMC9568292 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5076306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a lifelong reproductive endocrine disease, which is the most common cause of anovular infertility. Modern medicine mainly treats infertile patients with PCOS by improving living habits, ovulation induction therapy, and assisted reproductive technology (ART), but the effect is not satisfied. Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) has conspicuous advantages in the treatment of PCOS infertility due to its good clinical efficacy, wide mechanism of action, and no obvious adverse reactions, but its safety and effectiveness in the treatment of PCOS infertility have not been proved. Based on the existing clinical and experimental studies, this paper looks for the therapeutic effect and the mechanism behind it, and explores the safety and effectiveness of its treatment in PCOS infertility, in order to provide reference for future clinical treatment and experimental research.
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- Yu-Qian Shi
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- The First Clinical Hospital affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory and Unit of Infertility in Chinese Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory and Unit of Infertility in Chinese Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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The Treatment of Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Female Infertility Caused by Endometrial Factors. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:4624311. [PMID: 36118081 PMCID: PMC9473886 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4624311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Recently, with the development of the social economy, the incidence of infertility has increased year by year. With its complex etiology and diversified syndromes, infertility has become one of the most important diseases that plague the physical and mental health of women of childbearing age worldwide. Endometrial factors as an important part affecting female reproductive capacity, due to which induced repeated abortion and multiple uterine cavity operations occur, can destruct endometrium, failing to provide a normal implantation environment for zygote, thus resulting in infertility. Many patients failed to achieve expected results after receiving conventional treatments such as hormone therapy, assisted reproductive technology (ART), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) therapy, and cell therapy, then turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for help. Aiming at clarifying the effectiveness and mechanisms of CAM therapy in the treatment of infertility caused by endometrial factors, our paper systematically searched and studied present related literature on the PubMed, CNKI, and other databases, focusing on the aspects of clinical application and mechanism explorations and highlighting the therapeutic effects of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), acupuncture, and moxibustion on such diseases. Moreover, this paper also introduces the CAM treatments of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) retention enema, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), photobiomodulation therapy, dietary intervention, and other measures for infertility caused by endometrial factors, in order to provide a reference for subsequent basic research and clinical work.
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Casale M. Improving the health and treatment success rates of in vitro fertilization patients with traditional Chinese medicine: Need for more robust evidence and innovative approaches. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 20:187-192. [PMID: 35216931 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2022.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Maximising access to and the success of fertility treatments should be a priority for global reproductive health, as should overall patient well-being. The demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted fertility treatments has increased over the past decade and is likely to further increase in years to come. Nevertheless, there is still considerable unmet demand for infertility support worldwide. Moreover, the high emotional, physical and financial burden experienced by individuals undergoing IVF cycles can be a risk for their mental and physical health, which in turn can influence treatment continuation and the likelihood of IVF success. Studies from various parts of the world show that most individuals undergoing IVF also use adjunct alternative medicines and procedures, the most common being traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The complementary and synergistic role of TCM for individuals undergoing IVF is an area that merits further attention and research, both for its potential positive effects on IVF success rates and for its broader physical and mental health benefits. However, much of the existing evidence is not sufficiently robust or consistent for findings to be adopted with confidence. This commentary argues that much work must be done to understand the efficacy and clinical best practices for these integrated approaches. This can be achieved in part by developing more robust and clinically relevant randomized controlled trial protocols, collecting and triangulating evidence through a variety of study designs and methods, and strengthening the collection and pooling of clinic-level data.
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- Marisa Casale
- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa.
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Langarizadeh M, Fatemi Aghda SA, Nadjarzadeh A. Design and evaluation of a mobile-based nutrition education application for infertile women in Iran. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2022; 22:58. [PMID: 35246119 PMCID: PMC8894566 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-022-01793-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background The prevalence of infertility in Iran is higher than the world average. Furthermorte, education and nutrition are among the effective factors in improving the quality of life of women with infertility. According to the significant role of smartphones in people's lives as well as health education, the present study aimed to design and evaluate a mobile-based nutrition education application for infertile women.
Methods This quantitative research was conducted in two stages. Initially, the educational contents were determined based on a review of the literature. Later, the obtained contents were given to 10 nutritionists and five infertility specialists to determine the necessity of each item. In the next stage, the application prototype was designed based on the results of the first stage and distributed among 220 infertile women. After two months, the Questionnaire of User Interface Satisfaction was administrated to assess the usability of the developed application. The results were analyzed via SPSS software version 20. Results According to the nutritionists and infertility specialists, the contents determined for the nutrition educational application were categorized under three general sections of user's demographic data, educational contents, required capabilities. The users' mean score of the application usability was calculated as 7.44 out of 9 indicating a good level of satisfaction. Conclusions Nutrition education of women with infertility problems can play a significant role in improving their awareness and treatment outcomes. Due to the increasing use of smartphones, designing a mobile-based nutrition educational application can be of great benefit for women with infertility according to the cultural conditions and characteristics of each community.
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- Mostafa Langarizadeh
- Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.,Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Sharifi F, Azizi H, Roudsari RL. Prevalence of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Iranian Infertile Women: A Multi-center Cross-sectional Study. J Herb Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2022.100548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Dehghan M, Ghanbari A, Ghaedi Heidari F, Mangolian Shahrbabaki P, Zakeri MA. Use of complementary and alternative medicine in general population during COVID-19 outbreak: A survey in Iran. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 20:45-51. [PMID: 34840104 PMCID: PMC8594074 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2021.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Objective Some epidemic diseases such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have caused many physical, psychological, and social challenges, despite the existence of treatment strategies. Many people are looking for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to prevent such diseases. The present study was performed to determine how some types of CAM were being used during the COVID-19 epidemic in Iran. Methods The present study had a cross-sectional descriptive correlational design. All Iranian residents above 17 years old were eligible to participate in the study. A total of 782 participants completed a demographic information questionnaire, a questionnaire about their use of CAMs and a questionnaire about their satisfaction with the CAMs they used. Web-based sampling was conducted from 20 April 2020 to 20 August 2020. Results Of the participants, 84% used at least one type of CAM during the COVID-19 outbreak. The most used CAMs were dietary supplements (61.3%), prayer (57.9%), and herbal medicines (48.8%). The majority of the participants (50%–66%) have used CAMs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 or to reduce anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. CAM use was associated with sex, having children, place of residence, COVID-19 status, and source of gathering information about CAM (P < 0.05). All 32 participants who had been infected with COVID-19 used at least one type of CAM for treatment or alleviation of the disease symptoms. Conclusion During the COVID-19 outbreak, some types of CAM, particularly nutritional supplements, medicinal herbs, and prayer, were commonly used to prevent COVID-19 and reduce pandemic-related anxiety.
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- Mahlagha Dehghan
- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 76169-13555, Iran; Department of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 76169-13555, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 14336-71348, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 76169-13555, Iran; Department of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 76169-13555, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan 77179-33777, Iran; Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan 77179-33777, Iran.
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Azimi-Nezhad M, Sistani MN, Vahedian-Shahroodi M. Women's Attempts Related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Infertility Causes and Diagnosis: A Narrative Inquiry. INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION 2021; 42:272684X21996902. [PMID: 33626983 DOI: 10.1177/0272684x21996902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In most cultures of the world, infertility is seen as a disaster and is associated with a myriad of emotional and psychological problems for women. Using Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can help treat infertility. The present qualitative study aimed to explore women's attempts related to CAM use in infertility causes and diagnosis. This qualitative study has been carried out through a purposive sampling technique on 78 women living in Neyshabur, Iran. An individual interview and focus group discussions (FGDs) was used to collect data. Purposive sampling was used based on the objective of the study and the characteristics of a population. The data collection was discontinued when saturation occurred, and no new themes or information were explored in the data. Data analysis was performed by content analysis and Atlas T software. This study revealed medical diagnosis and traditional medicine, custom activity, medicine causes, and nutrition issues influence women's view pints and attempt towards infertility and CAM use. Results suggested that infertility should be understood not only in biomedical terms but in light of cultural beliefs and the contingent need for culturally-appropriate supportive CAM. The application of CAM along with medical medicine is an essential element in assisting couples in infertility causes.
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- Mohsen Azimi-Nezhad
- Department of Basic Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
- Department of Public Health, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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Ghaedi Heidari F, Dehghan M, Mokhtarabadi S. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage and Its Determinant Factors Among Infertile Men in Iran. J Family Reprod Health 2021; 14:180-185. [PMID: 33603810 PMCID: PMC7868654 DOI: 10.18502/jfrh.v14i3.4671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to assess the use of some Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) techniques in infertile men. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 102 infertile men referred to the only center of infertility in Kerman, Iran using convenience sampling. Data were collected using a two-part researcher-made questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics (chi-square test and logistic regression) with SPSS 16. Results: According to the present study, 72.5% of subjects used at least one of the CAM methods in the past year. Among them 28.4% of the subjects have used one CAM technique, 13.7% have used two techniques, 8.8% have used three techniques, 9.8% have used four techniques, and 11.8% have used more than four techniques since the last year. None of the socio-demographic characteristics had significant association with being the user of complementary and alternative medicines. Conclusion: The results showed that almost three quarters of the infertile men used CAM indicating a high prevalence of CAM usage among them.
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- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Yaman Sözbir Ş, Erenoğlu R. Harmful traditional health practices used by Syrian refugee women in Turkey. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2020; 26:148-154. [PMID: 33025816 DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2020.1826427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this descriptive study was to determine the traditional health practices used by Syrian refugee women in Turkey. METHODS A survey was carried out among Syrian refugee women in the Turkish province of Hatay, which has experienced heavy immigration. The study sample consisted of 75 married Syrian women over the age of 18. Questionnaires were completed during face-to-face interviews and took approximately 60 min. RESULTS All the women (100%) reported using a traditional health method in pregnancy; almost all had used a traditional health method during childbirth and the postpartum period (both 98.7%), and to treat a vaginal infection (92.0%) and induce an abortion (93.3%); most used a traditional method of contraception (85.3%). CONCLUSION Some of the reported known and used methods are harmless or beneficial to women's health. Some, however, can negatively affect women's health in terms of infection, bleeding and toxicity. In order to eliminate potentially harmful traditional health practices, it is recommended that Syrian refugee women receive health education.
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- Şengül Yaman Sözbir
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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Momeni M, Arab M, Dehghan M, Ahmadinejad M. Assessment of Leg Massage on Hemodynamic Parameters of Intensive Care Patients: A Parallel Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. J Chiropr Med 2020; 19:111-118. [PMID: 33318729 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2020.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective We aimed to determine the effectiveness of leg massage by a nurse and patients' families on hemodynamic parameters in patients admitted to intensive care units. Methods This parallel single-blinded randomized clinical trial involved 75 patients admitted to the intensive care units at Shahid Bahonar Hospital in Kerman, Iran. Patients were assigned to 3 groups by the minimization method (massage by a nurse, massage by the patient's family, and the control group). Swedish massage was used on both legs (each leg for 5 minutes) once a day for 6 days, and the hemodynamic parameters of patients were measured before intervention, at the end of intervention, and 1 week later. Results The results showed that mean arterial pressure decreased in all 3 groups 1 week after intervention, which was not statistically significant. Mean heart rate also decreased in all 3 groups 1 week after intervention, which was statistically significant except for massage by family. Mean arterial oxygen saturation significantly decreased in all 3 groups 1 week after intervention but remained normal. The 3 hemodynamic parameters did not differ significantly among the 3 groups. Conclusion According to the results of this study, the use of massage has no effect on hemodynamic parameters.
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- Masoumeh Momeni
- Nursing Research Center, Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
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- Nursing Research Center, Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Medicine School, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Cox CM, Johnson CL. Engagement in Nonbiomedical Practices for Fertility Enhancement: A Scoping Review. J Altern Complement Med 2020; 26:1000-1014. [PMID: 32609536 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2020.0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives: This scoping review aims to (1) describe the scope and coverage of the body of literature on nonbiomedical practices used for enhancing fertility, (2) summarize and map the existing evidence on the extent and types of nonbiomedical practices used, and (3) examine how the research on this topic has been conducted with particular attention paid to how participants are asked about their use of nonbiomedical practices for fertility enhancement. Design: We conducted a scoping review by which four databases were searched (PubMed, Psychinfo, Socindex, and CINHAL). Articles were screened for inclusion by two researchers through a title and abstract screening followed by a full-text screening. Data were extracted from included articles and results summarized and compared across studies and regions. Results: A total of 32 studies were identified from 16 countries in five regions of the world. The majority of studies were clinic-based, primarily recruiting participants from fertility clinics in urban and suburban areas. More than half of the studies included only women, a few studies included only men, and the remainder of studies included both men and women. Most quantitative studies reported the prevalence of nonbiomedical practice use, which ranged from 8% to 83%; however, there was variation across studies regarding the time frame for which these percentages were derived. Few studies reported on other measures of the extent of use such as duration or frequency. A variety of nonbiomedical practices were identified with biologically based treatments, particularly herbal medicine use, being the most common followed by religious and spiritual interventions. Regional differences were identified. Variation in the wording and format of the question(s) used in survey instruments asking participants about their use of nonbiomedical practices exists and may impact participants' reporting of use. Conclusions: Infertility affects millions of individuals worldwide often with severe social, emotional, and financial consequences. To enhance fertility and, in some cases, overcome infertility, many individuals and couples are engaging in a variety of nonbiomedical practices. This scoping review describes the scope and nature of the existing literature on the use of nonbiomedical practices for fertility enhancement and highlights important gaps and limitations in the conduct of this research. A more comprehensive and inclusive investigation of nonbiomedical practices for enhancing fertility is needed to improve our understanding of how individuals and couples are managing infertility, identify educational and counseling needs, and to improve research related to effectiveness and safety of nonbiomedical practices.
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- Department of Public Health, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN, USA
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The use of complementary and alternative medicines, and quality of life in patients under hemodialysis: A survey in southeast Iran. Complement Ther Med 2020; 51:102431. [PMID: 32507442 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND hemodialysis affects patients' quality of life and is associated with physical, psychological, occupational and social problems. These patients use relatively high levels of the complementary and alternative medicine. The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between complementary and alternative medicines usage, and quality of life in patients under hemodialysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS this cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in Kerman, southeast Iran, in 2019. The study subjects were 113 hemodialysis patients. The instrument used in this study consisted of three parts: clinical and demographic information, a researcher-conducted questionnaire on the use of complementary and alternative medicines, and KDQOL_SF to assess the quality of life of hemodialysis patients. RESULTS 75.2 % of the samples used at least one type of complementary and alternative medicines in the past year. The most commonly used types of complementary and alternative medicines were prayer, and herbal medicines. The mean quality of life in hemodialysis patients was 52.81 ± 14.39. Only 13.3 % of the samples had a good quality of life. Among different methods of the complementary and alternative medicines, a significant relationship was found only between the use of relaxation and meditation techniques, and quality of life. In other words, those who used these methods had a higher quality of life than those who did not use them (P = 0.002). CONCLUSION many hemodialysis patients have a poor quality of life. The users of some types of complementary and alternative medicines including relaxation and meditation techniques had higher quality of life than non-users.
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Kurt G, Arslan H. İnfertilite tedavisi alan çiftlerin kullandıkları tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tıp uygulamaları. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.569533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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