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Effectiveness of Traditional and Conventional Medicine in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Comparative Study of South-East, Nigeria

International Journal of Clinical Medicine Research
Vol.1 , No. 2, Publication Date: Jul. 7, 2014, Page: 35-41

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[1]	Nwaokoro Joakin Chidozie , Department of Public Health Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
[2]	Ede Alison Okorie , Department of Public Health Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
[3]	Oputa Reginald N. , Head of Endocrinology unit, Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
[4]	Emerole Chima O. , Department of Public Health Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
[5]	Nwawume I. Chukwuma , Department of Optometry, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
[6]	Nwufo Regina C. , Department of Public Health Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

Abstract

Background: Nigeria is facing a serious and fast growing challenge of a diabetes epidemic. Objective: This study is to estimate the men and women experience and perception in use on conventional and traditional medicine in the treatment of diabetes. It intends to explore quality and utilization of diabetes care in Imo State. Materials and Methods: A multifaceted approach is adopted in this research. It uses qualitative semi-structured questionnaire and interviews to explore the similarities and differences between traditional medicine and conventional therapy users, beliefs and behaviors in outpatient care. Results: The Diabetes choice of treatment in this study was higher in conventional medicine users with 85% compare to traditional medicine 15%. With regards to the age of respondents, 55-65 years had 35% more than other age range. From the results, 80% found it very effective to use conventional medicine than traditional medicine. Conclusion: In conclusion, diabetes care is far from being satisfactory because the problem is further complicated by the use of traditional medicine. A greater proportion of respondents use conventional medicine for the treatment of diabetes. There should be more emphasis in establishing training programmes and funding for conventional health practitioners for the management of diabetes

Keywords

Traditional Medicine, Conventional Medicine, Experience and Perception, Diabetes and Treatment

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