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Pakistani pharmacy students' perception about complementary and alternative medicine.

Shahzad Hussain¹, Farnaz Malik, Abdul Hameed

¹Drugs Control and Traditional Medicines Division, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|March 23, 2012

Summary

Pharmacy students in Pakistan have positive perceptions of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). They use various CAM therapies but cite lack of evidence as a barrier, desiring more training and integration into the curriculum.

Keywords:

Pakistan attitudes complementary and alternative medicine perception pharmacy students

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Area of Science:

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Integrative Medicine
Health Professions Education

Background:

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use is prevalent globally.
Understanding pharmacy students' perspectives on CAM is crucial for future healthcare integration.
Limited data exists on CAM perceptions among pharmacy students in Pakistan.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate Pakistani pharmacy students' perceptions of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
To determine the frequency of CAM use among these students.
To identify barriers hindering broader CAM adoption and use.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study utilizing a validated CAM health belief questionnaire.
Survey administered to 595 students in a 5-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program in Pakistan.
Data analysis to assess perceptions, usage patterns, and identified barriers.

Main Results:

Students demonstrated positive attitudes towards CAM.
Lack of scientific evidence was the primary barrier to CAM use.
79% of students supported integrating CAM with conventional medicine; common CAM therapies included dietary supplements, herbal, and homeopathic medicines.
Male students showed more conservative attitudes towards CAM compared to female students.
A significant majority expressed a desire for formal CAM training.

Conclusions:

Pakistani pharmacy students hold favorable views on the value of CAM.
There is strong support for incorporating CAM education into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum.
Addressing the evidence gap is key to increasing CAM utilization and integration in clinical practice.