Year: 2026 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 847-854
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260586
Community Preferences for the Treatment of Closed Fractures: Traditional versus Modern Approaches in West Sumatra
Abdurrahman Afa Haridhi1, Vando Fernando Sardi2, Rizki Rahmadian3, Diki Julkarnain4, Denny Adriansyah5, Viola Shinta Dewi6
1General Practitioner at Sungai Rumbai Public Health Centre Dharmasraya, West Sumatra, Indonesia
2Orthopaedic and Traumatology Departement, Faculty of Medicine Andalas University, Dr. M. Djamil Central General Hospital Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
3Hip and Knee Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Dr. M. Djamil Central General Hospital Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
4Orthopaedic Surgeon at Sungai Dareh Regional Public Hospital Dharmasraya, West Sumatra, Indonesia
5Orthopaedic Surgeon at Dr. Moewardi Regional Public Hospital Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
6Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support Services Team Dr. M. Djamil Central General Hospital Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Abdurrahman Afa Haridhi, MD
ABSTRACT
Background: Traditional medicine is a prevalent practice in developing countries, where it is often the primary healthcare option, especially in rural areas. This study examined the community's preferences for traditional versus modern medicine in treating closed fractures in West Sumatra.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted over two weeks in March-April 2024. The study population consisted of individuals aged 18 and above residing in Padang and Dharmasraya, West Sumatra. Purposive sampling was used, and data was collected through direct interviews and questionnaires. The study included 108 respondents.
Results: The study participants had a mean age of 42.3 years. Half of the respondents had attained a secondary level of education, and the Minang ethnic group constituted the largest proportion at 64%. 65% of respondents are women. 71% of the Padang respondents preferred modern medicine, while 74% of Dharmasraya population chose traditional medicine as their primary treatment. The decision to choose modern medicine was influenced by a combination of social, economic, cultural, and psychological factors, with an average score of 3.21 for these factors. And the selection of traditional medicine was driven by a mix of social, economic, cultural, and psychological considerations. It is found that there is a relationship between ethnicity, education, occupation, income and participation in BPJS with treatment preferences. However, age, gender, and marital status do not have relationship.
Conclusion: Traditional medicine remains the preferred option in rural areas, while modern medicine is preferred in urban settings. Social factors are the most influential in shaping these preferences.
Keywords: Traditional Medicine, Bonesetter, Closed Fracture, Neglected Fracture, Treatment Preferences
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