Use of Mind Body Complementary Therapies (MBCT) among Thalassemia Patients

This study aimed to determine the pattern use and their experiences of MBCT use in Thalassemia patients in the Northern region of Malaysia. A validated questionnaire was distributed among 390 thalassemia respondents at the Kedah Thalassemia society. Results showed that 313 (80.26%) reported using CAM. The data showed a significant association with age (p=0.001), an education level (p=0.020), and household income (p=0.037). The MBCT was mainly used among thalassemia patients, with 292 respondents (93.29%). This suggests that MBCT helps deal with stress and can be used in chronic management