Knowledge and Attitudes of Adults Visiting Family Health Centers in Ankara About Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices During the Pandemic

This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCAM) among adults before and during the pandemic. This study is a cross-sectional research conducted in 9 Family Physician Centers in 3 central districts of Ankara. The minimum sample size was calculated as 360, and 372 adults were reached. In the pre-pandemic period, the number of individuals who heard about TCAM applications was 234 (62.9%), out of which 83 (35.5%) have applied. Individuals over 40 were more likely to have heard of TCAM methods (p