Ali-Shtayeh Mohammed S, Jamous Rana M, Jamous Rania M
Biodiversity and Environmental Research Center-BERC, Til, Nablus, Palestine.
Biodiversity and Environmental Research Center-BERC, Til, Nablus, Palestine.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015 May;21(2):84-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.03.004. Epub 2015 Apr 2.
This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and the factors related to the use of herbs by women during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and for infant healthcare. The study also aims to identify the herbs therapeutic uses and preparation. To date, no previous studies have investigated this prevalence in Palestine.
A cross-sectional survey of women of different child-bearing age group inhabiting different locations in Palestine was carried out by means of a semi-structured questionnaire.
A total of 372 women were interviewed. Of the participants 72.3% reported using herbs at different pregnancy stages and for infant healthcare. The most common herbal products used in this study at different stages of pregnancy were Pimpinella anisum, Salvia fruticosa, Matricaria aurea, and Mentha spicata.
This study revealed that there is an appreciable prevalence of herbal use among pregnant women at different pregnancy stages and for infant healthcare in Palestine.
本研究旨在评估巴勒斯坦妇女在孕期、分娩期、产后以及婴儿保健方面使用草药的流行情况及其相关因素。该研究还旨在确定草药的治疗用途和制备方法。迄今为止，此前尚无研究对巴勒斯坦的这一流行情况进行调查。
通过半结构化问卷，对居住在巴勒斯坦不同地区、不同育龄组的妇女进行横断面调查。
共采访了372名妇女。在参与者中，72.3%报告在不同孕期和婴儿保健方面使用草药。本研究中在孕期不同阶段最常用的草药产品是茴芹、灌丛鼠尾草、金黄母菊和留兰香。
本研究表明，在巴勒斯坦，孕妇在不同孕期及婴儿保健方面使用草药的情况相当普遍。
