ЗАЩО БЪЛГАРИТЕ ТЪРСЯТ ХОМЕОПАТИЧНО ЛЕЧЕНИЕ - ПРИЧИНИ И ЗДРАВНИ ПРОБЛЕМИ

Despite the controversy over the effectiveness of homeopathy, it is one of the complementary methods whose prevalence is increasing worldwide. Researching the reasons, as well as the health problems, for which people use homeopathy can provide answers for health care in general. The purpose of this study was to analyze the available publications and investigate the reasons for using the method among Bulgarians. A transversal survey was conducted among a sample of the Bulgarian population in 2022. A total of 555 completed surveys were received (women ‒ 486, men ‒ 69). Results. Over 90% of respondents used homeopathy. The main reasons for this are its effectiveness, holistic, individual approach and lack of side effects. Respondents used homeopathic treatment for a wide range of health problems encountered in general medical practice, with the largest proportion citing general health, respiratory, childhood, infectious and ear, throat and nose diseases. Allergies, skin, digestive and psychological problems are also often mentioned. A relatively small share of participants indicates more serious diseases such as cardiovascular, oncological and endocrine diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]