Exploring CAM Use in Saudi Arabia

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Which therapy is the most commonly used complementary medicine (CM) therapy in Saudi Arabia?

Herbal medicine

Cupping therapy

Traditional herbs (correct)

Religious healings

What percentage of diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia use complementary medicine (CM)?

3.7%

60-75%

32.18% (correct)

69.9%

What percentage of cancer patients in Saudi Arabia use CAM?

69.9% (correct)

3.7%

60-75%

32.18%

What are the leading four therapies in traditional medicine in Saudi Arabia?

Religious healings, herbal medicine, cupping therapy, and healing with honey Signup and view all the answers

What are some common traditional therapies in Saudi Arabia?

Camel milk and cautery Signup and view all the answers

Is there a traditional healing system in Saudi Arabia similar to east and south Asian countries?

No Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of CAM users in Saudi Arabia delayed conventional cancer directed therapy?

3.7% Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence range of Traditional Medicine (TM) use in Saudi Arabia?

60-75% Signup and view all the answers

Who are the primary providers of traditional therapies in Saudi Arabia?

Traditional healers Signup and view all the answers

Are CAM forms in Saudi Arabia commonly practiced based on religious beliefs?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Which organization in Saudi Arabia is responsible for regulating and promoting research in the field of CAM?

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a standard used to license CAM practices in Saudi Arabia?

Cost-effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following CAM practices is currently licensed in Saudi Arabia?

Cupping therapy Signup and view all the answers

What type of research is apparently inadequate in the field of CAM in Saudi Arabia?

Qualitative studies Signup and view all the answers

Which country in the Arab region has the highest scientific research output in integrative and complementary medicine (ICM)?

Saudi Arabia Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude of healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia towards CAM integration in the healthcare system?

Positive Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge faced by healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding CAM practices?

Lack of evidence-based knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude of healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia towards discussing CAM practices with patients?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

What is the need identified among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding CAM education?

More evidence-based knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which organization in Saudi Arabia is responsible for adding, canceling, or suspending CAM practices according to a set of standards?

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Signup and view all the answers