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Traditional medicine use is prevalent in Timor-Leste, with 60% of respondents reporting use. This practice is common alongside conventional medicine, especially for chronic conditions.

Keywords:
Alternative medicineComplementary medicineEthnomedicineTimor-LesteTraditional medicine

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Area of Science:

  • Ethnobotany
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Traditional medicine use is widespread in developing nations, including Timor-Leste.
  • Limited data exists on the prevalence, patterns, and influencing factors of traditional medicine use in Timor-Leste.
  • This study addresses the gap in knowledge regarding contemporary traditional medicine practices in Timor-Leste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of traditional medicine use in Timor-Leste.
  • To describe the patterns and demographic factors associated with traditional medicine use.
  • To understand the reasons behind traditional medicine use in the population.

Main Methods:

  • A structured interview questionnaire was administered in Tetun.
  • Data was collected from 200 participants (surgical patients, internal medicine patients, hospital staff, and visitors) at Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares.
  • The study explored the prevalence, nature, and demographic correlates of traditional medicine use.

Main Results:

  • 60% of respondents reported using traditional medicine, with 32% using it within the last year.
  • Use was highest among surgical patients and lowest among hospital staff.
  • Key drivers for use included cost, limited access to conventional services, and perceived absence of side effects; many used it concurrently with conventional treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Traditional medicine use is a common cultural norm in Timor-Leste.
  • Healthcare providers must be aware of concurrent traditional and conventional medicine use.
  • This awareness is crucial for effective patient management in Timor-Leste.