Abstract
Utilization of Herbal Medicines among Diabetic Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Outpatient Clinic
Highlights
IntroductionDiabetes mellitus is one major health challenge worldwide which was estimated to affect about 371 million people in 2012 [2]
Diabetes mellitus describes a metabolic disorder of multiple aetiology characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both [1].Diabetes mellitus is one major health challenge worldwide which was estimated to affect about 371 million people in 2012 [2]
This study mainly focused on the use of herbal medicines in Diabetes mellitus management in order to establish a baseline by establishing prevalence of herbal medicine use among diabetic patients in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
Summary
Diabetes mellitus is one major health challenge worldwide which was estimated to affect about 371 million people in 2012 [2]. Diabetes mellitus has been classified to be the 3rd and 10th leading cause of mortality worldwide among the females and males respectively and in 2012, almost 5 million deaths were due to diabetes [2]. World Health Organization has estimated that 70-90 % of Africa’s population still relies on herbal remedies in order to meet their healthcare needs. The role of herbal medicines in the management of diabetes is an emerging health issue, use of herb remedies is common among diabetics. Objectives: To evaluate knowledge, perception and describe the pattern of utilization of herbal medicines among diabetic outpatients at Kenyatta National Hospital. Statistical significance was determined using Pearson Chi Square at p
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