Publications by authors named "Juan Vasconez-Donoso"
Prevalence and factors associated with the use of traditional medicine in individuals with hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycaemia, and arterial hypertension in Ecuador: results from a population-based study in two health districts.
Marta Puig-García Carmen López-Herraiz Cintia Caicedo-Montaño María Fernanda Rivadeneira Juan Vásconez-Donoso
BMC Complement Med Ther
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Traditional medicine (TM) is commonly used by people in Ecuador to manage metabolic risk factors like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperglycemia, with notable usage rates of 39.4% in Esmeraldas and 31.1% in Quito.
- The study analyzed data from 602 individuals across two diverse health districts, revealing that a significant number did not seek any treatment for their metabolic issues, and TM is often used alongside conventional medicine (CM).
- Education level influences TM usage differently in the two regions; higher education correlates with TM use in urban Quito, while in rural Esmeraldas, those with no formal schooling are more likely to use TM, along with younger individuals and those of Afro ethnicity