Awareness and utilization of unani medicine among the adult population from East Delhi: A cross sectional survey

Objectives: To assess the awareness, practice, and utilization pattern of Unani medicine among the general population of Trilokpuri, East Delhi. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, observational descriptive survey was conducted in New Delhi using pretested, predesigned, and structured question...

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Published in:Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science 2022-07, Vol.14 (3), p.157-161
Main Authors: Khan, Asim, Janardhanan, Rajiv, Kishore, Jugal, Awasthi, Aanchal, Parveen, Shagufta, Saeed, Shazina, Shannawaz, Mohammad, Selvamurthy, William
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Language:English
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awareness
ayush
Cross-sectional studies
Medicine
Musculoskeletal diseases
Original
Population
Surveys
Traditional medicine
unani medicine
utilization
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Summary:Objectives: To assess the awareness, practice, and utilization pattern of Unani medicine among the general population of Trilokpuri, East Delhi. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, observational descriptive survey was conducted in New Delhi using pretested, predesigned, and structured questionnaire to assess the awareness and utilization pattern of Unani medicine on a sample size of 100 subjects. Result: Out of 100 subjects, 60% were males and 40% were females with mean age 38.96 ± 9.12 years, ranged between 18 and 65 years. The awareness about Unani medicine was found in 67% of adopted population, while 57% population among them preferred Unani system of medicine as a mode of treatment. Unani is preferred because of minimal side effects associated as reported by 47% users. On the other hand, among nonuser (n = 29), 48% population do not prefer Unani medicine because of its slow action. Very few (2.6%) users adopted Unani medicine exclusively, while most of them preferred Unani as an adjuvant with allopathic. Unani medicine is preferred mainly for the management of musculoskeletal disorders (35%), followed by GIT disorders (19%) and their related disorders. Conclusion: The awareness level regarding Unani medicine is good rather utilization of is relatively lower as compared to modern system of medicine. There is a need and scope for promotion of health education as well as improvement in the people's attitude towards Unani system of medicine.
ISSN:0975-7406
0976-4879
0975-7406
DOI:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_229_22