Abdul Ghani, Radiah and Bakri, Siti Aishah (2023) The use of herbs as documented in Malay Medical Manuscripts for female sexual dysfunction (mati putik) among women in Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia. Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 25 (1). pp. 1-6. ISSN 2289-9855
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Abstract
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), also known as "mati putik," is a disorder that affects sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm in women, with a global prevalence of 12% in 2020. Traditional Malay medicine based on herbal consumption is a common alternative to treat or prevent FSD. As recorded in the Malay Medical Manuscripts (MMM), Manjakani, Halba, Adas Pedas, Zafaran, and Sirih were herbs described to treat FSD. Even the use of herbs has become a trend nowadays; however, the knowledge regarding herbs among women in Malaysia is inconclusive which might contribute to the increasing diagnosis of FSD. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of herbs used to treat FSD among women in Kuantan, Pahang. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kuantan, Pahang between April and July 2021. A total of 100 respondents were recruited among women that fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria for this study. Convenience sampling and self-administered online questionnaires were distributed among the respondents. All the data from the respondents were analysed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). It has been found that the respondents had low knowledge (n=86; 94.5%), a moderate attitude (n=62: 68.1%), and low practice (n=68; 74.7%) on the use of herbs for FSD. There was a significant association detected by using the Kruskal-Wallis test in terms of occupation and the practice score of the respondents. The Spearman coefficient revealed a significant correlation between respondents' knowledge and attitude (r = 0.309, p = 0.003) and knowledge and practice (r = 0.435, p 0.001). The findings revealed that promotion and awareness of this issue, as well as appropriate guidance on the use of herbs among women by healthcare provider, are demanded so that women with FSD can live a better quality of life.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Additional Information: | 4458/109951 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | mati putik, KAP, natural product, Malay Medical Manuscript |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011) |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Radiah Abdul Ghani |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Jan 2024 16:12 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Jan 2024 16:12 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/109951 |
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