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Patricia Egwumba1, Kaushik Chattopadhyay1,2, Laura Nellums3
1Lifespan and Population Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK.
People with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the UK use Ayurveda for its natural, holistic approach. Despite challenges like cost and product safety, they find it a valuable complementary therapy for managing their conditions.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
- Public Health
Background:
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major health concern in the UK, straining the National Health Service (NHS).
- Ayurveda is increasingly popular for NCD management, but its usage in the UK is under-researched.
- This study investigates the experiences of UK individuals with NCDs using Ayurveda.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences and perspectives of people with NCDs using Ayurveda in the UK.
- To understand motivations for choosing Ayurveda and perceived benefits.
- To identify challenges faced in accessing and sustaining Ayurvedic treatments.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 20 semi-structured interviews.
- Participants were UK-based adults diagnosed with NCDs.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Participants preferred Ayurveda for its natural, holistic philosophy and dissatisfaction with conventional medicine's side effects and impersonal nature.
- Positive experiences included personalized consultations, diverse treatments, and improved health outcomes.
- Challenges included concerns about product safety, complex regimens, limited availability, and lack of NHS coverage.
Conclusions:
- Ayurveda is viewed as a natural, philosophically aligned healing system by individuals with NCDs in the UK.
- Despite structural and financial barriers, Ayurveda is considered a relevant NCD management option.
- Ayurveda remains a significant complementary approach for NCD management in the United Kingdom.
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