Department of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Research Article
Prevalence and Predictors of Traditional, Complementary/Alternative Medicine Use, and Types of Herbal Remedies used for COVID-19 in the South West Region of Cameroon
Author(s): Charlotte Wenze Ayima, Nana Njamen Theophile, Assob J.C.N and Dickson Shey Nsagha*
Background: Up to the 21st century, Traditional, Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) is still used despite the wide spread
of orthodox medicine. The magnitude, predictors and types of herbal
remedies used for COVID-19 are assessed to tailor evidence based policy
and drug formulation against COVID-19.
Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted
among 1100 respondents from nine (9) communities selected in three
health districts from May to July 2020. Pretested structured questionnaires
were used to collect data from selected households on the use of TCAM,
predictors as well as on the herbal preparations used for COVID-19.
Nineteen (19) traditional healers were also interviewed on the types of
herbal preparations use on patients tested or suspected for COVID-19 and
the signs.. View More»
