Self-Care Practices Through Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Ubud Community, Bali, Indonesia

The global utilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has risen substantially in recent decades, with prevalence rates ranging between 10% and 76%. This study investigated CAM practices for self-care within the Ubud community in Bali by identifying their types, modalities, frequency, and purposes of use in daily life. A descriptive design with non-probability purposive sampling was implemented, employing the Complementary Therapies Use Questionnaire, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. A total of 425 respondents participated, with Balinese traditional remedies (56.9%) and massage (33.6%) identified as the most frequently utilized practices. Herbal remedies were most often used monthly (27.74%). Mind-body interventions, particularly religious prayer, were reported monthly by the majority (95.3%). Meditation and yoga were embedded in daily routines, reflecting Ubud's cultural emphasis on spiritual well-being. These findings highlight the relevance of biologically based therapies rooted in Balinese traditions and recommend integrating culturally embedded CAM practices into holistic nursing care. Future studies should examine diverse CAM modalities across broader populations to strengthen evidence-based and culturally responsive health care frameworks.