Ahmed Farrag, Mohammad R. Alqudimat, Fatma A. A. Hassan
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The reasons for T&CM use were complementary for 37 (71%) and alternative for 15 (29%) of the participants. The types of T&CM used included herbal (63%), nutritional (33%), witchcraft (29%), and religious (19%) therapies. Approximately 48% of users employed multiple T&CM types. Family members recommended T&CM for 60% of the users. Most patients (65%) perceived T&CM as effective, with 71% initiating its use during the early phases of treatment. Almost all participants (98%) reported that healthcare providers did not inquire about T&CM use. T&CM usage was more prevalent among wealthier families (<jats:italic>p</jats:italic> = .023). There was no significant relationship between T&CM use and patient gender, diagnosis, residence, or paternal educational level.ConclusionsThe significant utilization of T&CM among children with cancer highlights the need for healthcare providers to engage in open and early discussions with families regarding T&CM use.","PeriodicalId":19822,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Blood & Cancer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4000,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Family strategies for managing childhood cancer: Using traditional and complementary medicine in Southern Egypt\",\"authors\":\"Ahmed Farrag, Mohammad R. Alqudimat, Fatma A. A. Hassan\",\"doi\":\"10.1002/pbc.31326\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"Background and purposeThe use of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is common in children with cancer globally. 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Family strategies for managing childhood cancer: Using traditional and complementary medicine in Southern Egypt
Background and purposeThe use of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is common in children with cancer globally. We aimed to assess the prevalence, types, reasons, perceived effectiveness, and disclosure rate of T&CM use among children with cancer in Southern Egypt. We also investigated whether T&CM use contributed to delays in initial presentation and treatment.Materials and methodsA cross‐sectional design was utilized. Data were collected via an interviewer‐administered questionnaire. Eligible children and their caregivers at the South Egypt Cancer Institute were invited to participate.ResultsEighty‐six children completed the study (response rate = 86%). T&CM use was reported by 52 (60.5%) patients, with six (11.5%) experienced delayed presentation. The reasons for T&CM use were complementary for 37 (71%) and alternative for 15 (29%) of the participants. The types of T&CM used included herbal (63%), nutritional (33%), witchcraft (29%), and religious (19%) therapies. Approximately 48% of users employed multiple T&CM types. Family members recommended T&CM for 60% of the users. Most patients (65%) perceived T&CM as effective, with 71% initiating its use during the early phases of treatment. Almost all participants (98%) reported that healthcare providers did not inquire about T&CM use. T&CM usage was more prevalent among wealthier families (p = .023). There was no significant relationship between T&CM use and patient gender, diagnosis, residence, or paternal educational level.ConclusionsThe significant utilization of T&CM among children with cancer highlights the need for healthcare providers to engage in open and early discussions with families regarding T&CM use.
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Pediatric Blood & Cancer publishes the highest quality manuscripts describing basic and clinical investigations of blood disorders and malignant diseases of childhood including diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, etiology, biology, and molecular and clinical genetics of these diseases as they affect children, adolescents, and young adults. Pediatric Blood & Cancer will also include studies on such treatment options as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, immunology, and gene therapy.