Attitudes beliefs and perceptions on complementary indigenous Malay therapies: a Terengganu perspective

Suffian M. T., . and Rohayu Izanwati M. R., . and Norlida M., . and Ahmad Zubaidi A. L., . and Lua P. L., . (2010) Attitudes beliefs and perceptions on complementary indigenous Malay therapies: a Terengganu perspective. [Proceedings Paper]

The practice and usage of Complementary Indigenous Malay Therapies CIMT continues to flourish in Malaysia in spite of the availability of modern treatments. The objectives of this study were to 1 identify common types of CIMT used/practiced and 2 compare attitudes beliefs and perceptions ABPs on CIMT between urban and rural users. A prospective cross-sectional recruitment of adult volunteers were conducted in pre-identified areas in Kuala Terengganu Dungun Kemaman and Besut including Redang Island. A newly-adapted instrument assessing ASPs was administered to consenting respondents response scale: 1: strongly disagree -5: strongly agree. Data analysis employed descriptive and non-parametric statistics. Altogether 130 respondents were enrolled median age 48 years old; age range 17-90 years; female 56.9 married 77.7; Malay 96.2. Sixty percent were CIMT users urban 28.2; rural 71.8 with a median usage duration of 6 years. Majority preferred traditional massage 74.4 followed by herbs 66.7 sea cucumber products 65.4 roots 64.1 and tuku 55.1 . Rural residents were significantly more confident with regard to CIMT;s quality of care p 0.018 its unnecessary scientific studies p 0.042 or discussion with healthcare providers p 0.010 but were significantly more negative on CIMT;s effectiveness when used concurrently with modern medicine p 0.001. These outcomes indicate the need for on-going efforts from healthcare authorities and providers alike to consistently disseminate awareness and knowledge on CIMT so that public self-treatment is always accompanied by sound understanding of its benefits and consequences.

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The practice and usage of Complementary Indigenous Malay Therapies CIMT continues to flourish in Malaysia in spite of the availability of modern treatments. The objectives of this study were to 1 identify common types of CIMT used/practiced and 2 compare attitudes beliefs and perceptions ABPs on CIMT between urban and rural users. A prospective cross-sectional recruitment of adult volunteers were conducted in pre-identified areas in Kuala Terengganu Dungun Kemaman and Besut including Redang Island. A newly-adapted instrument assessing ASPs was administered to consenting respondents response scale: 1: strongly disagree -5: strongly agree. Data analysis employed descriptive and non-parametric statistics. Altogether 130 respondents were enrolled median age 48 years old; age range 17-90 years; female 56.9 married 77.7; Malay 96.2. Sixty percent were CIMT users urban 28.2; rural 71.8 with a median usage duration of 6 years. Majority preferred traditional massage 74.4 followed by herbs 66.7 sea cucumber products 65.4 roots 64.1 and tuku 55.1 . Rural residents were significantly more confident with regard to CIMT;s quality of care p 0.018 its unnecessary scientific studies p 0.042 or discussion with healthcare providers p 0.010 but were significantly more negative on CIMT;s effectiveness when used concurrently with modern medicine p 0.001. These outcomes indicate the need for on-going efforts from healthcare authorities and providers alike to consistently disseminate awareness and knowledge on CIMT so that public self-treatment is always accompanied by sound understanding of its benefits and consequences.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP248.14 I61 2008 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term:	Health care
AGROVOC Term:	Disease treatment
AGROVOC Term:	Therapy
AGROVOC Term:	Urban areas
AGROVOC Term:	Rural areas
AGROVOC Term:	Rural communities
AGROVOC Term:	Traditional medicines
AGROVOC Term:	Medicinal herbs
AGROVOC Term:	Perception
AGROVOC Term:	Attitudes
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:15
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13122

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