Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Keywords
Awareness, Epidemic, Homoeopathy, India, Medicines, Survey
Article Type
Original Article
Abstract
Background and Objective: Homoeopathy is one of the various alternative systems of medicine prevalent in India. A survey was conducted during the month of January–February 2017 in a congregation at Sangam, Allahabad, to know about the awareness of general population about Homoeopathy. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on patients and people visiting the health check-up camp and exhibition stall set-up during Magh Mela at Sangam, Allahabad. A self-administered questionnaire was used during the survey, devised by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy. Results: Of 1144 total respondents, 68.1% had knowledge about Homoeopathy. About 46.6% of respondents believed that it has no side effects and 15.1% believed that it is cost-effective. The diseases for which most of the participants have taken homoeopathic treatment were fever, common cold, constipation and diarrhoea. Conclusion: General population has knowledge about Homoeopathy, but various misconceptions are also prevalent. Awareness campaigns are needed to make people more aware about Homoeopathy and its effectiveness in various disorders.
Digital Object Identifier
10.4103/ijrh.ijrh_56_18
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd.
How to cite this article
Sarangi M, Abhishek P, Gupta J, et al. A survey regarding awareness and beliefs about Homoeopathy among general population during Magh Mela at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2019;13(1):12-21. doi: 10.4103/ijrh.ijrh_56_18
