Avci D, Sabanciogullari S. Complementary health approaches use in Turkish patients with mental disorders: Related factors and perceived benefits.
Perspect Psychiatr Care 2021;
57:1853-1861. [PMID:
33682119 DOI:
10.1111/ppc.12759]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE
The present study was performed to determine the prevalence, characteristics, perceived benefits, and predictors of complementary health approaches use (CHA) in Turkish patients with mental disorders.
DESIGN AND METHODS
The present study was performed with 413 patients with mental disorders.
FINDINGS
In the present study, 62.2% of the patients had used CHA in the last 12 months. The most common types of CHA used were religious/spiritual activities and herbs. According to the multivariate logistic regression model, sex, education level, marital status, employment status, medical diagnoses, and duration of diagnoses were significantly associated with increased CHA use.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS
The CHA use by patients should be investigated, and education and counseling should be provided by health professionals to improve patient safety and patient outcomes.
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