Utilization of traditional, complementary and alternative medicine and mental health among patients with chronic diseases in primary health care settings in Cambodia

Utilization of traditional, complementary and alternative medicine and mental health among patients with chronic diseases in primary health care settings in Cambodia

Abstract Background Coping with chronic illnesses often involves major lifestyle changes that may lead to poor mental health. Furthermore, in order to treat the chronic conditions, many sufferers in Asia turn to traditional, complementary and alternative medicines (TCAM). This study explores prevale...

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Main Authors: Siyan Yi, Chanrith Ngin, Sovannary Tuot, Pheak Chhoun, Tyler Fleming, Carinne Brody
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Subjects:
Anxiety
Depression
Chronic diseases
Mental health
Traditional medicine
TCAM
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13033-017-0167-x

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