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Perceived Social Influence and CAM Adoption in Men with Prostate Cancer: Implications for Patient-Centered Care

Author(s) Mr. Bonney Osei, Mr. Thomas Boansi Gyamerah
Country Ghana
Abstract Background: The utilization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is steadily gaining relevance worldwide. Patients diagnosed with prostate cancer often turn to CAM for either a cure or symptom relief. Various social factors influence the decision to use CAM, whether as an alternative to or in conjunction with conventional treatment.
Objective: The study aimed at exploring the social factors perceived to influence the use of CAM among men with prostate cancer receiving treatment in a Teaching Hospital.
Methods: An exploratory descriptive qualitative design was used in conducting this study. Sixteen (16) men with prostate cancer were purposively sampled for the study. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data from the participants. All the interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic content analysis, coding and categorization.
Results: Findings show that participants believe herbal treatments have a long-standing history and are natural. Also, people endorse CAM therapies as viable treatment options.
Conclusions: The use of CAM is a common practice. The study highlighted that men with prostate cancer perceive herbal treatments as natural and rooted in long-standing traditions, and are widely endorsed as useful treatment options.
Keywords Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Use, Prostate Cancer, Herbal Medicine, Social Factors.
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53399
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9w5ck
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