| Complementary and alternative medicine in obstetrics: a survey from Iran. | |
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PMID: 20730543 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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PURPOSE: This survey assessed the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods by obstetricians in the Islamic Republic of Iran. METHODS: Obstetricians in the province of Tehran were identified using the "Ketabe 118 Mashaghel" (2008), a source of medical department information. A survey on the use of CAM methods during childbirth and the reasons behind their application was conducted on site. RESULTS: CAM methods are by in 37.3% (62/166) of the obstetricians. Acupressure, massage, and phytotherapy were found to be the most frequently used methods. Use of CAM was influenced by the employment status of the midwives and inversely correlated with the number of deliveries in the hospital. CONCLUSIONS: CAM methods are used in Iran to some extent. With evidence-based medicine in mind it is interesting to note that in Iran mainly CAM methods which already have some proven benefit are used. |
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Farnaz Fahimi; Igor Hrgovic; Samer El-Safadi; Karsten Münstedt |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-08-21 |
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Title: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics Volume: 284 ISSN: 1432-0711 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-07-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8710213 Medline TA: Arch Gynecol Obstet Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 361-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Klinikstrasse 32, 35385, Giessen, Germany. |
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