Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Families Having Patients with Chronic Diseases: El-Mahsama Village-Ismailia Governorate

of health care practices that are not integrated into its dominant health care system [1] . Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is attracting more and more attention within the context of health care provision and health sector reform. Practicing CAM is not free of contradictory views and reaction ranged from enthusiasm to skepticism. Use of CAM remains widespread in developing countries and is increasing rapidly in developed countries [2] . In rural areas, cultural beliefs and practices often lead to self-care, home remedies or consultation with traditional healers [3] .