Study To Evaluate The Attitude Of Homeopathic Physicians Towards Different Homeopathic Brands
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Keywords

Homeopathy
Trends in homeopathy
Cost-effectiveness of homeopathic medicines
atittude of General practitioners towards CAM

Abstract

Background

Homeopathy is an alternative way of treatment, which is recognized by the World Health Organization as the 2nd largest mode of treatment worldwide. Homeopathic medicines are safe, non-toxic, non-addictive and produce no side effects generally. According to a survey conducted in Karachi Pakistan, 59.3 % people prefer a complementary and alternative way of treatment including Homeopathy. The satisfaction of Medical practitioners and their clinical decision-making depends upon the products, which they use to treat the patient. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the attitude of Homeopathic physicians towards different Homeopathic brands

Methodology                                                                                                                         

This cross sectional survey was conducted among the Homeopathic Doctors of four different cities including Lahore, Chakwal, Sangla Hill and Safdar Abad. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethical review board. After explaining the purpose of the study, verbal consent was taken from all Homeopathic Doctors participated in the survey. A well-designed questionnaire comprising of 13 questions were filled from all participants. Different questions were asked about Pharmaceutical companies regarding the quality and efficacy of their products. Data was analyzed by Likert 5-point scale and preferences of practitioners to certain Company were evaluated by this survey.

Results

In this study, 100 Homeopathic Doctors participated from four different cities of Pakistan. Total 90 male and 10 females participated. Overall, 80% Doctors were highly satisfied by the quality and efficacy of Dr Masood’s products. According to them, Masood’s products are effective and affordable. On the other hand, 53% Doctors were satisfied with Schwabe’s products efficacy and packing. Only 38% Doctors preferred B.M Company for their quality of products while 30% practitioners were satisfied with Kent Company and 23% Doctors preferred Brooke’s products. Dr Masood Homeopathic pharmaceutical’s products are cost-effective that is why 73% practitioners preferred them whereas, 67.20% Doctors think that products of Schwabe are cost effective

Conclusion

This survey revealed that homeopathic physicians preferred to use those homeopathic products, which was good in quality, cost effective, attractive in packing, and readily available. In this regard, products of Dr Masood Homeopathic Pharmaceuticals were their first preference. However, products of Schwabe Company were their second preference

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