Evaluation of Health Perceptions and Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy

Ülkü Saygılı Düzova; Burak Deli; Fatma Nida Karahan; Hamit Başaran; Mursel Duzova

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Health Perceptions and Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy

Yazarlar:

Ülkü Saygılı Düzova | Burak Deli | Fatma Nida Karahan | Hamit Başaran | Mursel Duzova

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Dergi:

Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.293-302

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345146

pISSN:

2602-3741

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Özet:

 Abstract Aim: This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine their health perceptions, the methods they use, and the relationships between these factors. Materials and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted with 82 patients receiving treatment at the Radiation Oncology Clinic of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Attitudes Toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine Scale TCMAS, and the Health Perception Scale HPS. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software with descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation tests. Results: The mean age of participants was 56.710.8, with 54.9 being male, 45.1 female, and 76.8 married. Among the participants, 43.9 were in stage 2 and 31.7 in stage 3, with prostate cancer being the most common type 32.9. A total of 52.4 of participants reported using TCM methods, with the most commonly used methods being religious practices 87.8, manipulative approaches massage and reflexology; 46.4, phytotherapy 31.7, meditation 12.2, hypnosis 4.9, guided imagery 2.4, and energy approaches Reiki, bioenergy, and healing energy; 1.2. Of the participants, 26.8 obtained information from family, 14.7 from TV and social media, 12.2 from healthcare professionals, and 46.3 stated they had no knowledge about TCM. The mean TCMAS score was 97.2130.74, and the mean HPS score was 43.489.01. Participants who perceived their economic status as poor had significantly higher TCMAS scores p0.05. While no direct strong correlation was found between TCMAS and HPS scores, strong positive correlations were observed between the Cognitive Perspective on Complementary Medicine subscale and moderate positive correlations with the Dissatisfaction with Modern Medicine and Holistic Perspective on Health subscales. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the sociodemographic characteristics, disease stages, and economic conditions of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy may influence their use of TCM methods and health perceptions. Among participants, the most frequently preferred methods were religious practices, manipulative approaches, and phytotherapy, primarily utilized based on information obtained from social media, family, and their environment.

 Abstract Aim: This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine their health perceptions, the methods they use, and the relationships between these factors. Materials and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted with 82 patients receiving treatment at the Radiation Oncology Clinic of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Attitudes Toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine Scale TCMAS, and the Health Perception Scale HPS. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software with descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation tests. Results: The mean age of participants was 56.710.8, with 54.9 being male, 45.1 female, and 76.8 married. Among the participants, 43.9 were in stage 2 and 31.7 in stage 3, with prostate cancer being the most common type 32.9. A total of 52.4 of participants reported using TCM methods, with the most commonly used methods being religious practices 87.8, manipulative approaches massage and reflexology; 46.4, phytotherapy 31.7, meditation 12.2, hypnosis 4.9, guided imagery 2.4, and energy approaches Reiki, bioenergy, and healing energy; 1.2. Of the participants, 26.8 obtained information from family, 14.7 from TV and social media, 12.2 from healthcare professionals, and 46.3 stated they had no knowledge about TCM. The mean TCMAS score was 97.2130.74, and the mean HPS score was 43.489.01. Participants who perceived their economic status as poor had significantly higher TCMAS scores p0.05. While no direct strong correlation was found between TCMAS and HPS scores, strong positive correlations were observed between the Cognitive Perspective on Complementary Medicine subscale and moderate positive correlations with the Dissatisfaction with Modern Medicine and Holistic Perspective on Health subscales. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the sociodemographic characteristics, disease stages, and economic conditions of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy may influence their use of TCM methods and health perceptions. Among participants, the most frequently preferred methods were religious practices, manipulative approaches, and phytotherapy, primarily utilized based on information obtained from social media, family, and their environment.

 Abstract Aim: This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine their health perceptions, the methods they use, and the relationships between these factors. Materials and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted with 82 patients receiving treatment at the Radiation Oncology Clinic of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Attitudes Toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine Scale TCMAS, and the Health Perception Scale HPS. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software with descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation tests. Results: The mean age of participants was 56.710.8, with 54.9 being male, 45.1 female, and 76.8 married. Among the participants, 43.9 were in stage 2 and 31.7 in stage 3, with prostate cancer being the most common type 32.9. A total of 52.4 of participants reported using TCM methods, with the most commonly used methods being religious practices 87.8, manipulative approaches massage and reflexology; 46.4, phytotherapy 31.7, meditation 12.2, hypnosis 4.9, guided imagery 2.4, and energy approaches Reiki, bioenergy, and healing energy; 1.2. Of the participants, 26.8 obtained information from family, 14.7 from TV and social media, 12.2 from healthcare professionals, and 46.3 stated they had no knowledge about TCM. The mean TCMAS score was 97.2130.74, and the mean HPS score was 43.489.01. Participants who perceived their economic status as poor had significantly higher TCMAS scores p0.05. While no direct strong correlation was found between TCMAS and HPS scores, strong positive correlations were observed between the Cognitive Perspective on Complementary Medicine subscale and moderate positive correlations with the Dissatisfaction with Modern Medicine and Holistic Perspective on Health subscales. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the sociodemographic characteristics, disease stages, and economic conditions of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy may influence their use of TCM methods and health perceptions. Among participants, the most frequently preferred methods were religious practices, manipulative approaches, and phytotherapy, primarily utilized based on information obtained from social media, family, and their environment.

 ÖZ Amaç: Bu çalışma, radyoterapi alan kanser hastalarının Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıpa yönelik tutumlarını, sağlık algılarını ve kullandıkları yöntemleri inceleyerek, bu unsurlar arasındaki ilişkileri değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntemler Tanımlayıcı, kesitsel ve ilişkisel bir tasarıma sahip olan bu çalışma, Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi Radyasyon Onkolojisi Kliniğinde tedavi gören 82 hasta ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, tanıtıcı bilgi formu, Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıpa Karşı Tutum GETAT Ölçeği ve Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği SAÖ kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizi SPSS 22.0 programında tanımlayıcı istatistikler, tek yönlü ANOVA ve Pearson korelasyon testi ile yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan hastaların yaş ortalaması 56.710.8 olup, 54.9u erkek, 45.1i kadın ve 76.8i evlidir. Katılımcıların 43.9u 2. evrede, 31.7si 3. evrede yer almakta, en yaygın kanser türü 32.9 oranla prostat kanseri olarak belirlenmiştir. Katılımcıların 52.4ü GETAT yöntemlerini tercih etmiş, en sık kullanılan yöntemler arasında dini uygulamalar 87.8, manipülatif yaklaşımlar masaj ve refleksoloji; 46.4, fitoterapi 31.7, meditasyon 12.2, hipnoz 4.9, hayal kurma teknikleri 2.4 ve enerji yaklaşımları reiki, bioenerji ve şifa enerjisi; 1.2 yer almıştır. Katılımcıların 26.8i bilgiyi aileden, 14.7si TV ve sosyal medyadan, 12.2si sağlık profesyonellerinden edindiğini, 46.3ü ise GETAT hakkında bilgi sahibi olmadığını belirtmiştir. TCMAS puan ortalaması 97.2130.74, HPS puan ortalaması ise 43.489.01 olarak bulunmuştur. Ekonomik durumu kötü algılayan bireylerin TCMAS puanlarının anlamlı derecede yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir p0.05. GETAT ve SAÖ arasında doğrudan güçlü bir ilişki bulunmamakla birlikte, TCMAS alt boyutlarından Tamamlayıcı Tıbba Düşünsel Bakış ile güçlü, Modern Tıbba Memnuniyetsizlik ve Sağlığa Bütüncül Bakış ile orta düzeyde pozitif ilişkiler saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Bu çalışma, radyoterapi alan kanser hastalarının sosyodemografik özelliklerinin, hastalık evrelerinin ve ekonomik durumlarının GETAT yöntemleri ve sağlık algıları üzerinde etkili olabileceğini ortaya koymuştur. Katılımcılar arasında en sık tercih edilen yöntemler dini uygulamalar, manipülatif yaklaşımlar ve fitoterapi olup, bu yöntemler çoğunlukla sosyal medya, aile ve çevreden edinilen bilgilerle kullanılmaktadır.

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Health Perceptions and Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy

Yazarlar:

Ülkü Saygılı Düzova | Burak Deli | Fatma Nida Karahan | Hamit Başaran | Mursel Duzova

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Dergi:

Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.293-302

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345146

pISSN:

2602-3741

Cancer

Health Perception

RadiotherapyGETAT

Sağlık Algısı

Radyoterapi

Kanser

Sayı

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Health Perceptions and Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy

Yazarlar: Ülkü Saygılı Düzova | Burak Deli | Fatma Nida Karahan | Hamit Başaran | Mursel Duzova

Yayıncı: Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar: Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Dergi: Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.293-302

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 4/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001345146

pISSN: 2602-3741

Cancer

Health Perception

RadiotherapyGETAT

Sağlık Algısı

Radyoterapi

Kanser

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ülkü Saygılı Düzova | Burak Deli | Fatma Nida Karahan | Hamit Başaran | Mursel Duzova

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Dergi:

Genel Tıp Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.293-302

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345146

pISSN:

2602-3741